Peoples Gas residential customers can maximize ways to save energy and improve comfort at home.
Get rebates on your qualifying projects and enjoy energy savings, month after month. Owners of single-family homes,
two-flats, and individually metered condos and townhomes can receive rebates on a wide range of energy-saving improvements,
including upgrades for furnaces, boilers, water heaters, smart thermostats, and insulation and air sealing (weatherization).
To be eligible for rebates, the equipment must be new and fully installed, as well as meeting the energy-efficiency specifications
listed on the residential application. Old equipment must also be removed. Rebates may not exceed the project cost.
Complete terms and conditions can be found on the rebate applications.
HVAC, Water Heating and Smart Thermostat Rebates
The HVAC, water heating and smart thermostat applications and rebate amounts are listed below.
Applications
Rebates
| Natural gas boiler |
Rebate |
| Boiler + integrated domestic hot water two-in-one unit |
$500 |
Hot water boiler
88% AFUE or greater |
$350 |
Steam boiler
82.5% AFUE or greater |
$150 |
| Natural gas furnace |
Rebate |
| 95% AFUE or greater |
$200 |
| Natural gas water heater |
Rebate |
Tankless water heater
EF 0.82 or greater |
$150 |
Indirect water heater
88% AFUE or greater |
$150 |
| Thermostats |
Rebate |
Programmable thermostats
Programmable thermostats installed at the time of a new furnace installation do not qualify.
|
$20 |
Smart thermostats
Smart thermostats purchased from ComEd Marketplace
include an instant $25 rebate from Peoples Gas and do not qualify for an additional rebate.
|
$25 |
Weatherization Rebates
Peoples Gas weatherization rebates for air sealing, insulation and duct sealing are only available for
home improvements performed by contractors who are approved by the program. Approved contractors hold
specific certifications and have received training on program requirements and specifications.
Rebates are issued in the form of an instant discount for qualifying projects to lower your upfront cost.
Contact an approved weatherization contractor
to get started. Effective Jan. 1, 2022, the maximum rebate per weatherization project is $700.
To speak with a program representative and learn more about available rebates, call 855-849-8928.
| Air sealing |
Rebate |
| Installer must be an approved weatherization contractor. Rebates are capped at $400. |
40 cents per cubic feet per minute (CFM) reduction |
| Wall insulation |
Rebate |
| Applies to exterior or above grade foundation wall and rebates are capped at $400 per project. Wall insulation rebates are now only available when bundled with air sealing. Installer must be an approved weatherization contractor. |
50 cents per square foot |
| Attic insulation |
Rebate |
| Existing insulation must be R0 to R14 and installed insulation must be R49 or greater. Rebates are capped at $300 per project. Attic insulation rebates are now only available when bundled with air sealing. Installer must be an approved weatherization contractor. |
30 cents per square foot |
| Duct sealing |
Rebate |
Furnace duct sealing
Installer must be an approved weatherization contractor. |
$2/CFM reduction capped at $400 |
Additional services may be available for income-eligible customers. Review income guidelines.
The Illinois Energy Efficiency Loan Program allows utility customers to pay for the energy improvement investments through a monthly loan charge on their utility bill. Learn more.
