Rebates FAQs

Visit the Rebates page to see available rebate opportunities.

Current rebate offers are available for qualifying purchases and installations completed between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024. Applications must be submitted within 90 days of installation, or by January 31, 2025, whichever comes first.

High-efficiency energy-saving products, including furnaces and boilers, can help you save energy and money. On average, nearly half of a home’s energy bills go to heating and cooling your home. By installing high-efficiency products, you can reduce the amount of energy you use to heat your home for years to come. With rebates from the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program, improving your home's efficiency is more affordable.

Yes. For information on available financing, please visit Energy Efficiency Loans for homeowners.

Visit our Find a Contractor tool to search for participating contractors in your area.

The Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program suggests the following tips when reviewing and selecting a contractor for the installation of your energy efficient product(s):

• Always use a professional contractor.
• Expect an on-site visit. Ask questions and talk about your needs to make sure you're getting what you want.
• Ideally, get three quotes for the work to compare. Ask for written, itemized estimates that include all potential costs.
• The lowest quotes are not always the best—compare itemized quotes to determine what products or services, including any maintenance and warranties, are included in the costs.
• Ask the contractors what training or certifications they have received for installing energy-efficient products.
• Read reviews on sites such as Yelp and Angie's List.
• Obtain and sign a contract, including: itemized costs, proof of insurance, completion date and payment terms.

If your home is new construction or you are installing energy-efficient products into a new addition, you may qualify for a furnace or boiler rebate. 

As a residing tenant, you may be eligible to participate in the program. The landlord/property manager must sign the invoice to indicate payment of the product. Your landlord/property manager’s signature on the application is required and represents that you, the Nicor Gas account holder, have released payment of the rebate to your landlord/property manager. All other program requirements apply. 

Yes, you may participate and apply for a rebate. The following requirements apply:

• You must be the purchaser of the qualifying product.
• You must complete the rebate application for the rebate(s) you are applying for, meeting program requirements.
• You must obtain and supply your tenant’s account number, name and information (as listed on their Nicor Gas account) on the rebate application. By providing his/her Nicor Gas account information to the landlord for use in applying for a rebate, the account holder is agreeing to the applicable terms and conditions and releases payment of the rebate to the landlord.

Please note: Your tenant may be contacted to verify that the rebated product was paid for and installed as listed on the rebate application.

Verify your eligibility. All current Nicor Gas residential customers installing qualifying products in a single-family home or multi-family dwelling of two units or less are eligible to participate.

1. Review the product and installation requirements as listed on the rebate application.
2. Select a professional contractor for the purchase and installation of your energy-efficient product(s).
3. Select and install any qualifying product(s). Visit the Rebates page for information on qualifying products.
4. Ensure your contractor includes all of the required information on your contractor installation invoice:
   • Contractor name and contact information
   • Installation date
   • Product manufacturer and model number
   • Total cost of installation
   • Proof of payment or payment terms (balance due of zero, financing terms or paid-in-full stamp)
5. Apply for your rebate using either the paper application or the online application system. Include your contractor installation invoice/purchase receipt with your application submission.

We strive to process rebates as quickly as possible. The best way to ensure timely receipt of your rebate check is to provide a properly completed application with a complete contractor installation invoice or purchase receipt. After receiving your complete and eligible application, you will receive your rebate within approximately six to eight weeks. If additional information is needed to complete your application, you will be contacted by a program representative.

Applicants may check the status of a rebate application online or by calling 877.886.4239.

The Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program conducts an on-site verification from a sampling of program participants. By signing your rebate application, you have agreed to allow access to your home and the rebated product for verification. If selected for this verification, you will be contacted and asked to participate.

Please consult with your tax advisor to determine if residential energy efficiency product rebates are considered taxable by the IRS.

Products must be installed in a residential dwelling used as the occupants' primary residence. Single-family homes and multi-family dwellings of two units or less are eligible. Products must be installed in a property owned by the applicant, or the applicant must have received permission from the property owner to install the product.

Online applications must be submitted online, and mail-in applications must be postmarked within 90 days of installation, or by January 31, 2025, whichever comes first. Products must be installed and fully operational prior to submitting a rebate application.

• Contractor name and contact information
• Installation date
• Product manufacturer and model number
• Total cost of installation
• Proof of payment or payment terms (balance due of zero, financing terms or paid-in-full stamp)

Your application, along with an invoice or purchase receipt for product installations completed January 1, 2024 and later should be mailed to:

Nicor Gas
Attn: Energy Efficiency 24-59061
P.O. Box 540071
El Paso, TX 88554-0071

By taking advantage of the instant discount option for your rebate, your contractor will provide the rebate to you as an upfront discount, deducting it from the total cost of your qualifying product installation. You will be asked by your contractor to sign the invoice, confirming you received the rebate as an instant discount, agreeing to applicable program terms and conditions, and releasing the payment of the rebate to your contractor. Your contractor will then receive the rebate check from Nicor Gas directly. 

Only contractors who are currently enrolled in Contractor Circle are eligible to offer an instant discount. Use our Find a Contractor tool if you’re interested in using a contractor who offers the instant discount for your qualifying installation.