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Illinois Municipal Electric Agency - Electric Efficiency Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Illinois
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Daylighting, Refrigerators/Freezers, Equipment Insulation, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Chillers, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Compressed air, Programmable Thermostats, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Building Insulation, Motors, Motor VFDs, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Custom/Others pending approval, Other EE, Geothermal Direct-Use, Vending Machine Controls
Website:
http://www.imea.org/EEProgram.aspx
Incentive Amount:
Lighting: Varies widely
Air Compressors: $60/HP
Compressed Air Nozzles: $20/nozzle
Commercial Solid-/Glass-Door Refrigerators: $45/refrigerator
Commercial Solid-/Glass-Door Freezers: $100/freezer
Automatic Door Closers for Walk-In Coolers and Freezers: $100/closer
Beverage and Snack Machine Controls: $30 - $100/unit
Door Heater Controls for Cooler/Freezers: $40/refrigerator contolled
ECM for Walk-In and Reach-In Coolers/Freezers: $35 - $60
Evaporator Fan Control for Electrically Commutated Motors: $60/unit
Strip Curtains for Walk-In Coolers/Freezers: $20 - $200/unit
VSDs for HVAC Supply and Return Fans: $60/HP
VSDs for HVAC Pumps and Cooling Fans: $60/HP
Programmable Thermostat: $50
Custom Incentive: $0.07 x agreed upon annual kWh savings
Maximum Incentive:
General: 75% of project cost
Eligible System Size:
Varies by technology
Equipment Requirements:
Varies by technology and system capacity
Installation Requirements:
Varies by technology
Administrator:
Illinois Municipal Electric Agency
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Schools, Federal Government, Agricultural, Institutional
Budget :
$961,000 annually
Utility:
Altamont City of, Village of Bethany, City of Breese, City of Bushnell, Cairo Public Utility Company, Carlyle City of, Carmi City of, City of Casey, Village of Chatham, City of Fairfield, Farmers Mutual Electric Co, City of Flora, Village of Greenup, City of Highland, City of Marshall, City of Metropolis, Naperville City of, Oglesby City of, City of Peru, City of Princeton, Village of Rantoul, Red Bud City of, City of Rock Falls, Roodhouse City of, Rural Electric Conven Coop, City of St Charles, City of Sullivan, Waterloo City of, Winnetka Village of, Village of Ladd
Last Updated:
02/05/2019
Funding Source
IMEA (funds available to each IMEA member are based on their proportional electric purchases from IMEA)

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
$/kWh0.0700
Commercial
Industrial
Local Government
Nonprofit
Schools
Federal Government
Agricultural
Institutional
Custom/Others pending approval
$/horsepower60.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Local Government
Nonprofit
Schools
Federal Government
Agricultural
Institutional
Heat pumps
Air conditioners

Summary

The Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) offers rebates to member municipal utilities* (those who purchase wholesale electric service from IMEA) and retail customers for energy efficiency upgrades. The incentive program provides up to 75% of the project cost in rebates or grants for qualified efficiency projects -- although all incentives are subject to funding availability. Rebates are provided for a variety of projects including custom measures. The same program eligibility and applications apply.


Eligible projects are those which will result in electricity savings, either through equipment upgrades, or building or process improvements. A wide range of efficiency technologies and equipment, such as lighting, HVAC, motors, insulation, vending controls, among others, are eligible. Specific rebate amounts are provided in IMEA's application. Custom projects will also be considered under a separate incentive level of $0.07 per kilowatt hour (kWh) times an agreed upon annual kWh savings. The energy savings of the selected equipment must provide a financial payback before the useful life of the equipment expires.

Pre-approval is required, and interested applicants should reserve funding prior to purchasing any equipment. Interested applicants should submit applications to their municipal utility first. The municipal utility will submit it to IMEA for review. IMEA is working with the Illinois Department of Economic Opportunity to administer the rebate. If approved, rebate recipients are required to provide all receipts and invoices in a final application due within 45 days of project completion. See IMEA's web site for application materials.


*IMEA provides a list of member municipal utilities on its web site.