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Nicor Gas - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebates

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Illinois
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Water Heaters, Furnaces, Boilers, Heat recovery, Steam-system upgrades, Programmable Thermostats, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Processing and Manufacturing Equipment, Custom/Others pending approval, Other EE, Food Service Equipment
Website:
https://nicorgasrebates.com/your-business
Incentive Amount:
Condensing Boilers: $500 - $7,500
Non-Condensing Steam Boilers: $400 - $2,500
Furnaces: $300 - $400
Infrared Heaters: $700
Condensing Unit Heaters: $325
Direct-Fired Space Heaters: $250 - $750
Storage Water Heaters: $50-$100
Programmable Thermostat: $25
Steam Traps: $50 - $300
Boiler Reset Controls: $1.25/MBH, up to $1,500
Central Domestic Hot Water Controls: $660/unit
Pipe Insulation: $2/ln. ft.
Pool/Spa Covers: $0.75-$1.25/sq. ft.
Ozone Laundry: $35 per pound of washer capacity
Clothes Dryer Modulation Controls: $100
Demand-Controlled Ventilation: $150
Kitchen Demand-Controlled Ventilation: $500/HP
Boiler Tune-Up: $0.50/MBTUH up to $1,500
Commercial Kitchen Equipment: $25 -$1,000
Custom Incentive: $0.60 -$0.80 per therm saved; varies by building type and savings
Small Business and Multifamily Energy Efficiency Program: Free assessment and installation of energy-saving products, with incentives up to 100% off
Maximum Incentive:
Custom Incentive: $350,000/year
Equipment Requirements:
View program web site
Installation Requirements:
Must be a current Nicor Gas business customer. All rate classes are eligible. Public entities (taxpayer-funded facilities) and self-directed customers are not eligible for the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program.
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government, Multifamily Residential
Last Updated:
02/05/2019

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
min $/Unit50.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Multifamily Residential
Water Heaters
max $100.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Multifamily Residential
Water Heaters
min $/Unit300.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Multifamily Residential
Furnaces
max $400.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Multifamily Residential
Furnaces
min $/Unit400.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Multifamily Residential
Boilers
max $7500.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Multifamily Residential
Boilers
min $/Unit50.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Multifamily Residential
Steam-system upgrades
max $300.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Multifamily Residential
Steam-system upgrades
$/Unit25.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Multifamily Residential
Programmable Thermostats
$/MBTUh1.2500
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Multifamily Residential
Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls

Summary

Nicor Gas offers a variety of rebates to commercial customers for the purchase and installation of energy efficient products. Rebates are available on water heaters, furnaces, boilers, boiler controls and maintenance, steam trap repairs and replacements, and more.

Incentives are also available for custom natural gas-saving projects and are based on annual therms saved. The Custom Incentive Program is for projects not covered by the other Nicor Gas business program. Projects related to burner replacements, controls, process heat recovery technologies, air-side measures and more will be considered for a custom incentive up to $350,000.

More information is available at the website above.