Rebates

AFUE ≥ 92%                $300
Qualifying products

AFUE ≥ 95%                $400
Qualifying products

Additional qualifications

• Furnaces must be installed in commercial or multi-family spaces.
• End-use must be space heating. 
• This measure covers the installation of a residential sized (<225 MBTUH) or commercial sized (≥225 MBTUH) high  efficiency gas furnace in lieu of a standard efficiency gas furnace in a commercial or industrial space.
• Commercial sized condensing gas furnace (≥ 225 MBTUH) heating 100% outside air is not eligible for this rebate.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

≤ 299 MBTUH                $500        
Qualifying products

300-499 MBTUH           $1,500       
Qualifying products

500-999 MBTUH          $2,500      
Qualifying products

1,000-1,700 MBTUH       $3,500       
Qualifying products

1,700-2,500 MBTUH      $4,500       
Qualifying products

Additional qualifications

• Condensing boilers must have a TE ≥ 90% with an input capacity of 300-2,500 MBTUH, or an AFUE ≥ 90% with an input capacity of 0-299 MBTUH. 
• Condensing boilers must have an outdoor-air reset control installed (either integrated or added onto the system), unless the supply temperature does not exceed 140 F.
• End-use must be space-heating.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

≤ 299 MBTUH                 $400
Qualifying products

300-499 MBTUH            $1,000
Qualifying products

500-999 MBTUH            $1,250
Qualifying products

1,000-1,700 MBTUH        $1,750
Qualifying products

1,701-2,500 MBTUH        $2,500
Qualifying products

Additional qualifications

• Non-condensing boilers must have a TE ≥ 85% with an input capacity of 300-2,500 MBTUH, or an AFUE ≥ 85% with an input capacity of 0-299 MBTUH.
• End-use must be space-heating.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

Qualifying products

Additional qualifications

• Heaters must have an electric ignition and must use non-conditioned air for combustion. 
  
• Heaters must be designated for indoor uses only
• Existing equipment must be a standard natural gas fired warm air heater.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

TE ≥ 90%                $325
Qualifying products

Additional qualifications

• Must have a TE ≥ 90% and input capacity ≤ 300 MBTUH. Heater must be vented and condensate drained per manufacturer specifications. 
• Heater must be replacing an existing, non-condensing unit heater.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

< 800 MBTUH                 $250         
Qualifying products

800-1,600 MBTUH          $500         
Qualifying products

> 1,600 MBTUH               $750            
Qualifying products

Additional qualifications

• Must have TE ≥ 92%. 
• Must be classified as high temperature heating and ventilation (HTHV) equipment. 
• Must be a retrofit, replacing existing equipment in an existing space. 
• Must have a ≥ 140 F temperature rise and ≥ 150 F discharge temperature.
• Only high-ceiling warehouses that do not have any other destratification technologies installed (i.e. destratification fans, air rotation units etc.) are eligible to participate.
• The installed direct fired space heaters must be the warehouse’s primary heat source.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

ENERGY STAR® water heater, 75 MBTUH, EF ≥ 0.67 and tank size ≤ 55 gallon                $50
Qualifying products

ENERGY STAR® water heater, > 75 MBTUH and TE ≥ 88%                $100  
Qualifying products

Additional qualifications

• Water heaters with input capacity ≤ 75 MBTUH must be natural gas storage water heaters with an EF ≥ 0.67, tank size ≤ 55 gallons and must meet ENERGY STAR® standards. 
• Water heaters with input capacity > 75 MBTUH must be natural gas storage water heaters with a TE ≥ 88% and must meet ENERGY STAR® standards. All tank sizes qualify. 
• Rebate amount is determined by the input capacity of the natural gas storage water heater. 
• Indirect and instantaneous (tankless) water heaters are not eligible.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

Smart Thermostats
Qualifying products

Programmable Thermostats
Qualifying products

Additional qualifications

• The programmable thermostat must be capable of maintaining separate programs for weekdays and weekends, with at least two temperature settings for each program. 
• Must be installed on systems with space heating equipment < 300 MBTUH. 
• Thermostats installed as part of a new facility construction are not eligible for rebates.
• Must replace manual-only temperature control or thermostat.
• Must be installed on single zone heating systems.
• Only smart thermostats approved by the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program are eligible for a smart thermostat rebate. For qualifyingsmart thermostats, visit nicorgas.com/smartstat
• Smart thermostats must be installed with a working Wi-Fi connection and should have special features such as geo-fencing.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

Additional qualifications

• Steam trap repairs/replacements must be completed/installed on an existing commercial or multi-family system. Rebates are paid per steam trap and will not exceed the cost of the repair/replacement.
• Orifice type steam traps are not eligible for steam trap rebates.
• Venturi type steam traps may apply for custom rebates. Find out more at nicorgas.com/custom.
• New steam traps and repairs/replacements must replace existing steam traps, one-for-one. 
• Rebate available for all steam systems.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

Additional qualifications

• Record of a third-party steam trap survey must be submitted with your rebate application. If work will be done internally and a third-party survey will not be conducted, a program representative must review the facility’s survey procedures and approve the approach prior to the steam trap repair/replacement. Contact us at 877.886.4239 to work with a program representative on your steam trap survey. 
• Steam trap repairs/replacements must be completed/installed on an existing commercial or multi-family system. Rebates are paid per steam trap and will not exceed the cost of the repair/replacement.
• Orifice type steam traps are not eligible for steam trap rebates.
• Venturi type steam traps may apply for custom rebates. Find out more at nicorgas.com/custom.
• New steam traps and repairs/replacements must replace existing steam traps, one-for-one. 
• Repairs/replacements must be completed on existing steam traps that are failed leaking or blow-through. Blocked traps do not qualify. 
• System must be located in a laundromat or dry cleaner and have an operating pressure ≥ 15 psig. 
• Steam traps on a space-heating system do not qualify for the dry cleaner steam trap rebate.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

Additional qualifications

• Record of a third-party steam trap survey must be submitted with your rebate application. If work will be done internally and a third-party survey will not be conducted, a program representative must review the facility’s survey procedures and approve the approach prior to the steam trap repair/replacement. Contact us at 877.886.4239 to work with a program representative on your steam trap survey.
• Steam trap repairs/replacements must be completed/installed on an existing commercial or multi-family system. Rebates are paid per steam trap and will not exceed the cost of the repair/replacement.
• Orifice type steam traps are not eligible for steam trap rebates.
• Venturi type steam traps may apply for custom rebates. Find out more at nicorgas.com/custom.
• New steam traps and repairs/replacements must replace existing steam traps, one-for-one. 
• Repairs/replacements must be completed on existing steam traps that are failed leaking or blow-through. Blocked traps do not qualify. 
• System must have operating pressure ≥ 15 psig. 
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

2" installed on any outdoor system             $4 per linear foot

1" installed on indoor steam system            $4 per linear foot

1" installed on indoor hot water system      $4 per linear foot

1" installed on indoor pipe <1" diameter      $2 per linear foot

Additional qualifications

• Fiberglass, foam, calcium silicate or other similar insulation types qualify. 
• Rebate amount is determined by the piping location and system type. 
• Pipe insulation installed as part of a new facility construction is not eligible for a rebate. 
• Rebates are paid per linear foot installed and will not exceed the total cost of the insulation installed. 
• Insulation added to fittings will be measured in inches and included in the total number of linear feet installed. 
• Total linear feet of insulation, including insulation on fittings, will be rounded to the nearest foot. 
• If insulation is < 2” thick on outdoor pipe or < 1” on indoor pipe, the insulation material must be listed on the invoice in addition to other requirements. The R-value of the insulation will be verified for eligibility. 
• To qualify, insulation must be at least 1” thick or have an R-value ≥ 3.25 and must be installed on existing bare piping that is less than 1” in diameter.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

2" installed on any outdoor pipe system

• To qualify, insulation must be at least 2” thick or have an R-value ≥ 6.45 and must be installed on existing bare outdoor piping (hot water or steam) that is at least 1” in diameter and must include an all-weather protective jacket.

1" installed on indoor steam system

• To qualify, insulation must be at least 1” thick or have an R-value ≥ 3.25 and must be installed on existing bare indoor piping that is part of a steam system (space heating or process steam) that is at least 1” in diameter.

1" installed on indoor hot water system

• To qualify, insulation must be at least 1” thick or have an R-value ≥ 3.25 and must be installed on existing bare indoor piping that is part of a hot water system (domestic hot water, space heating or condensate return) that is at least 1” in diameter.

1" installed on pipe <1" diameter

• To qualify, insulation must be at least 1” thick or have an R-value ≥ 3.25 and must be installed on existing bare piping that is less than 1” in diameter.

Installed on indoor pool/spa                $1.25 per sq. ft.

Installed on outdoor pool/spa              $0.75 per sq. ft.

Additional qualifications

• Cover must be installed on a commercial-use pool/spa that is heated with gas-fired equipment. 
• Cover must be installed on a pool/spa that currently does not have a cover, or has a cover that requires replacement. 
• Pool/spa must be located in a commercial or multi-family (indoor or outdoor) property. 
• Rebates are paid per square foot installed and will not exceed the total cost of the cover. 
• Invoice must include total square footage of cover.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

Qualifying products

Additional qualifications

• Rebate is paid per pound of capacity on all clothes washers associated with the ozone laundry installation, and cannot exceed the total installed cost. 
• Customer must have a gas-fired boiler or natural gas water heater that supplies hot water to the on-premise laundry facility. 
• System must use ozone (O3). 
• Laundry facility must be on site. 
• Invoice must include total washing capacity.
• Ozone systems must be installed in a hotel/motel, fitness or recreational sports center, healthcare facility (excluding hospitals), or an assisted living facility.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

Qualifying products

Additional qualifications

• Must be installed on an existing 30 to 250 pound capacity commercial gas dryer with no modulating capabilities. 
• In-unit laundry applications do not qualify.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

Qualifying products

Additional qualifications

• Rebate is paid per sensor.
• Must be installed as an energy conservation measure. 
• Must be integrated into the facility’s ventilation system control strategy. 
• Must be installed on an existing HVAC system, and not be replacing an existing demand controlled ventilation application. Sensors installed as part of a new facility construction are not eligible for rebates. 
• Only CO2 sensors qualify.
• Facilities with terminal reheat systems are not eligible.
• DCV installed on packaged single-zone (PSZ) rooftop units with functioning economizers is not eligible.
• Must be installed in a facility with natural gas space heating equipment.
• Install sensor in a clean, dust free location.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

Qualifying products

Additional qualifications

• Rebate is paid based on the exhaust fan horsepower.
• Must be a control system that varies the exhaust rate of kitchen ventilation (exhaust and/or makeup air fans) based on the energy and effluent output from cooking appliances. 
• Temperature sensors and optic sensors qualify.
• Temperature sensors must be installed in the hood exhaust collar.
• Optic sensors must be installed on the end of the hood.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

Additional qualifications

• Space heating boiler tune-up rebates are available on a per-boiler basis and cannot be claimed more than once every 36 months.
• Space heating boilers tuned in the past three years do not qualify. 
• Eligible boilers must have an input capacity > 100 MBTUH and have been operational for at least two years. 
• Boilers installed as part of a new facility construction are not eligible. 
• Only natural gas steam and hot water boilers are eligible. Domestic hot water boilers are not eligible. 
• The combustion efficiency of the boiler must be tested pre- and post-tune-up, and an increase in efficiency must be shown at the mid- or high-fire range, or fire rate most commonly used in the facility. Results from both tests must be submitted with the completed rebate application. 
• Boiler tune-up services must be completed by a professional third-party contractor. 
• An accurate manufacturer, model and input capacity for the boiler on which the tune-up was completed must be provided on the rebate application. If the boiler’s manufacturer, model and input capacity cannot be validated, the rebate may be capped at $250 per boiler. 
• Additional information may be requested to verify the boiler manufacturer, model and serial number. Appropriate documentation may include a picture of the boiler nameplate. 
• Verification of the completed boiler tune-up services must be provided with the completed rebate application. Only one of the following submittal options is required: 
  • Completed and signed boiler tune-up checklist; or 
  • Contractor invoice including all of the boiler tune-up services clearly itemized and the service technician’s signature.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

• 100-1500 MBTUH - $0.50/MBTUH, up to $500
• 1501-1999 MBTUH - $0.50/MBTUH, up to $750
• 2000-2999 MBTUH - $0.50/MBTUH, up to $1,000
• ≥3000 MBTUH - $0.50/MBTUH, up to $1,500

Additional qualifications

• Process heating boiler tune-up rebates are available on a per-boiler basis and cannot be claimed more than once every 24 months.
• Process heating boilers tuned in the past two years do not qualify. 
• Eligible boilers must have an input capacity > 100 MBTUH and have been operational for at least two years. 
• Boilers installed as part of a new facility construction are not eligible. 
• Only natural gas steam and hot water boilers are eligible. Domestic hot water boilers are not eligible. 
• The combustion efficiency of the boiler must be tested pre- and post-tune-up, and an increase in efficiency must be shown at the mid- or high-fire range, or fire rate most commonly used in the facility. Results from both tests must be submitted with the completed rebate application. 
• Boiler tune-up services must be completed by a professional third-party contractor. 
• An accurate manufacturer, model and input capacity for the boiler on which the tune-up was completed must be provided on the rebate application. If the boiler’s manufacturer, model and input capacity cannot be validated, the rebate may be capped at $250 per boiler. 
• Additional information may be requested to verify the boiler manufacturer, model and serial number. Appropriate documentation may include a picture of the boiler nameplate. 
• Verification of the completed boiler tune-up services must be provided with the completed rebate application. Only one of the following submittal options is required: 
  • Completed and signed boiler tune-up checklist; or 
  • Contractor invoice including all of the boiler tune-up services clearly itemized and the service technician’s signature.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

Conveyor oven width ≥ 25 inches       $1,000 per deck

Qualifying products

ENERGY STAR® combination oven       $900 per deck
Qualifying products

ENERGY STAR convection oven       $400
Qualifying products

Rotisserie oven       $500
Qualifying products

Double rack oven       $700 per oven
Qualifying products

Additional qualifications

• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

Conveyor oven

• Cooking efficiency ≥ 42% using ASTM standard F1817. Must have an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 57,000 Btu/h. 
• Number of decks is determined by the manufacturer and model number. 
• Rebates are paid per deck, based on conveyor width. 
• Rebates for multi-deck ovens are paid per qualifying deck.

ENERGY STAR® combination oven

• ENERGY STAR® certified natural gas combination oven with steam oven cooking efficiency ≥ 41% and convection mode cooking efficiency ≥ 56%.

ENERGY STAR® convection oven

• ENERGY STAR® rated with a Cooking Efficiency ≥ 46% using ASTM standard 1496. 
• Must have an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 12,000 Btu/h.

Rotisserie oven

• Efficient natural gas fired high efficiency rotisserie ovens utilizing infrared burners or design approaches that combine radiative heat exchangers and convection heating are eligible

Double rack oven

• Baking Energy Efficiency ≥ 50% using ASTM standard 2093. Rebate paid per oven.

Infrared charbroiler    $500
Qualifying products

Infrared salamander broiler    $500
Qualifying products

Infrared upright broiler    $500
Qualifying products

Additional qualifications

• Must use infrared burners.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

ENERGY STAR® commercial steamer    $950
Qualifying products

Additional qualifications

• ENERGY STAR® rated with a Cooking Efficiency ≥ 38%. 
• Five- and six-pan units are eligible.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

ENERGY STAR® fryer width < 18 inches    $500 per vat
Qualifying products

ENERGY STAR® fryer width ≥ 18 inches    $550 per vat
Qualifying products

Additional qualifications

• ENERGY STAR® rated with a Heavy Load Cooking Efficiency ≥ 50% using ASTM standard F1361 or F2144. 
• Rebate is paid per vat, based on vat width.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

ENERGY STAR® griddle    $250
Qualifying products

Additional qualifications

• ENERGY STAR® rated with a Heavy Load Cooking Efficiency ≥ 38% using ASTM standard F1275. 
• Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 2,600 Btu/hr per square foot of cooking surface.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

Pasta cooker    $200
Qualifying products

Additional qualifications

• Must be a dedicated pasta cooker as determined by the manufacturer.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.

Pre-rinse spray valve    $25
Qualifying products

Additional qualifications

• Spray valves must be installed in commercial kitchens. 
• New spray valves must have a flow rate ≤ 0.98 gpm at 60 psi. 
• Only single-valve sprayers are eligible.
• Domestic hot water must be gas heated.
• For complete terms and conditions, please refer to the rebate application.