1.An Overview of Illinois Natural Gas Rebate Programs
IL Chapter of ASHRAEMonthlyDinnerMeeting
October 12th, 2010
Shaun Dentice
Resource Solutions Group

2. 3. Available Programs
Nicor Gas
Residential/Commercial
Chicagoland
Peoples Gas
Residential/Commercial
North Shore Gas
Residential/Commercial
4. Program Origins
Mandated by state legislation
Ratepayer funded
Provides rebates for the purchase and installation of energy efficient equipment
Anticipated to be multi-year programs
5. 6. Purpose of the Programs
Reduce natural gas consumption in Chicagoland
Increase consumer and contractor awareness of the benefits of gas efficiency
Stimulate sales of gas-saving products
Provide opportunity for contractor business expansion
All contractors and trade allies can participate
Program Sales & Marketing Tools
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7. Who can participate?
Chicagoland
Nicor
Residential:
Service Classification 1 (Residential)
C&I:
Service Classification 2 (General Service)
Residential:
All Residential Customers
C&I:
Business Rates4 and 74
8. 9. General Requirements
Rebated equipment must be:
Replacing existing equipment no new construction
Purchased new and at retail price
Installed by a professional contractor according to manufacturer specifications and applicable codes
Installed and operational prior to requesting a rebate

10. PrescriptiveRebates Available
Chicagoland
Nicor
Storage water heaters
Boilers
Furnaces
Controls: Steamtraps, auto reset, tune-ups
Hot pipe insulation
Roof/ceilinginsulation
Commercial kitchen: ovens, steamers, fryers, sprayers
Pool and spa covers, heaters
Storage water heaters
Boilers
Furnaces
Controls: Steamtraps, auto reset, tune-ups
Low flow pre-rinsesprayer
Note: Some rebates are exclusive to residential or non-residential programs
11. Custom Rebates
Commercial & industrial customers only
Requires program evaluation and pre-approval before a rebate can be offered to a customer
Customer-developed gas-savings calculations per project
May require a third-party provider to assist the customer
Project pre- and post- installation inspection and measurements
Rebates based on:
Chicagoland - $1/therm saved (50%, $25k/50k)
Nicor - $0.75 or $1/therm saved (30%, $100k/$100k)
Custom
12. 13. Instant Discount!
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Contractors can offer customers an instant discount in the amount of the rebate and the rebate will be payable to the contractor.
The benefits of an instant discount
Customers reduce their up front out-of-pocket costs, while the price charged by the contractor remains the same
Contractors can close sales on high efficiency products faster
There is minimal paperwork/hassle for contractors
Rebate processing time:
Chicagoland = 12 weeks
Nicor = 2 weeks
14. Application Requirements
When submitting a rebate application, customers must include*:
Complete application download from site
Invoice noting:
Equipment identification and total cost
Proof of payment
Manufacturer specification sheet
If a tenant is applying for rebates they need to include written permission from the property owner
*(see specifics on each application)
15. 16. Kicker Rebates
From August 15th through November 15th 2010
Select Measures in the Chicagoland Program Only
17. 18. How to Participate?
Hardcopy Application
Download and print from the program website
Mail application with supporting documentation
Online Application
Complete the form electronically and mail supporting documentation
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19. Program Dates
Chicagoland
Nicor
Residential
North Shore: Through May 31, 2011, or until funds are depleted, whichever comes first (reservations required).
Peoples: Through May31, 2011, or until funds are depleted, whichever comes first.
C&I:
Through May 31, 2010, or until funds are depleted, whichever comes first.
Residential:
Through May 31, 2011, or until funds are depleted, whichever comes first.
C&I:
Through May 31, 2011, or until funds are depleted, whichever comes first
20. Program Information
Nicor
www.nicorgasrebates.com
Chicagoland
www.chicagolandrebates.com
21. Thank You!
Shaun Dentice
sdentice@rsgrp.com
312-755-9020 x3014