The Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings Program offers rebates and low-interest loans to encourage customers to make energy efficient improvements to their homes, apartment buildings and businesses.
Homeowners, landlords and small business owners are eligible for rebates on energy efficient furnaces, boilers, water heaters, insulation and clothes washers purchased between December 15, 2008 and April 30, 2009.
To qualify, gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters must be installed by professional contractors. Property owners may opt to self-install insulation and clothes washers or hire a professional contractor.
The maximum rebate amounts are: $750 for insulation, $600 for boilers, $450 for furnaces, $400 for water heaters and $100 for clothes washers.
To see a full list of eligible models and insulation and learn how to apply, Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings Program or call 866-964-7345. Applications must be made no later than 60 days after the purchase or by May 31, 2009, whichever comes first.
The Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings Program is funded by customers of Peoples Gas, through a line item on the bill called the Enhanced Efficiency Program. The Program is guided by Peoples Gas, the Citizen's Utility Board, the City of Chicago Department of Environment, the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and the Illinois Attorney General's Office.