REBATES & INCENTIVES FOR MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTIES
Most multi-family energy upgrades we complete are partially or fully covered by Illinois utility rebate programs. We are an authorized contractor for ComEd, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas, and NorthShore Gas, and we handle the full rebate application process from pre-approval to final submission. You focus on the building, we focus on the paperwork.
HOW IT WORKS
We are an authorized contractor across all four major Illinois utility programs, which means we know each program's requirements, deadlines, and inspection standards. We handle the application process from start to finish so your rebate actually closes. For qualifying income-eligible buildings in the Nicor Gas service territory, rebate programs may cover 100% of project costs. For market-rate buildings, substantial rebates are available across multiple programs simultaneously.
QUALIFYING FOR REBATES IS EASIER WITH USThe fastest way to find out what your building qualifies for is a no-cost assessment. We tell you which programs apply, what each one covers, and what your out-of-pocket cost will be before any work begins.
Illinois utility rebate programs are real money, but they are also paperwork-heavy. Pre-approval forms, mid-project documentation, post-installation inspections, and final submission packages all have to be done correctly and on schedule. Buildings lose tens of thousands of dollars every year because contractors miss deadlines, fail inspections, or submit incomplete paperwork.
Authorized Across Four Major Programs
Each utility program funds different measures with different eligibility criteria. Most multi-family buildings in Chicagoland qualify for at least one program. Many qualify for two or more at the same time, and we coordinate them together for maximum coverage.
Nicor Gas
energySMART & Weatherization Programs
The most comprehensive multi-family rebate program in our region. Income-eligible buildings in the Nicor service territory may qualify for 100% coverage of the project cost through the Nicor Gas weatherization program. Market-rate buildings receive substantial rebates through energySMART.
Covers
- Insulation (attic, walls, basement)
- Air sealing and weatherization
- High-efficiency gas furnaces and water heaters
- Duct sealing and insulation
ComEd
Energy Efficiency Program
Electric-side rebates for multi-family buildings across Chicagoland and northern Illinois. Strong incentives for common-area lighting upgrades and electric efficiency improvements. Coordinates well with Nicor Gas natural-gas rebates for full-building coverage.
Covers
- Common-area LED lighting retrofits
- HVAC controls and motor upgrades
- Heat pump installations (subject to program rules)
- Electric water heaters and building controls
Peoples Gas
Multi-Family Energy Programs
Natural gas efficiency rebates for City of Chicago multi-family buildings. Covers the building envelope, mechanical systems, and weatherization measures. Eligibility is service-territory-based, so Chicago-proper buildings in the Peoples Gas service area qualify.
Covers
- Insulation and air sealing for Chicago buildings
- High-efficiency gas equipment
- Water heater replacements
- Steam boiler tune-ups and replacements
NorthShore Gas
Multi-Family Energy Programs
Natural gas rebates for multi-family buildings along the northern Lake Michigan shoreline. Covers similar scope to Peoples Gas but for North Shore service territory. Buildings in Evanston, Wilmette, Highland Park, Lake Forest, and surrounding communities qualify.
Covers
- Insulation and air sealing for north suburbs
- High-efficiency gas furnaces and boilers
- Domestic water heating upgrades
- Weatherization for qualifying buildings
We Handle The Rebates. You Get The Building.
Most contractors leave the rebate paperwork to you. We do it ourselves, in-house, because we are an authorized contractor for every program we work with. Here is how the work splits.
What We Handle
- Confirm which programs your building qualifies for
- Pre-approval submission to each utility program
- All required pre-installation documentation
- Inspection scheduling and on-site coordination
- Mid-project documentation and progress reports
- Post-installation testing and verification
- Final rebate package submission
- Follow-up until your rebate check is issued
What You Do
- Provide basic building information
- Authorize us to act on your behalf with utilities
- Sign program participation forms we prepare for you
- Coordinate tenant access where needed (we help)
- Approve the project scope and timeline
- Receive the work and the rebate check
The fastest way to find out what your building qualifies for? A no-cost assessment.