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Colder weather puts energy efficiency in focus for homeowners and businesses

Nicor Gas has been given the responsibility to help its customers save energy and money. By taking advantage of the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program, homeowners and businesses can do just that. Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program participants can reduce energy use and receive rebate checks to help liberate money to spend on what’s most important to you, your family or your business.

Homeowner programs

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Homeowners can take advantage of energy-saving offers such as:

  • Rebates: Available for high-efficiency products including boilers, water heaters, furnaces, programmable thermostats and high-performance windows.
  • Assessments: For a limited time, comprehensive home energy assessments (valued at $500) are available for a special rate of $49. Assessments include the installation of energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), showerheads, faucet aerators and pipe wrap. After the assessment, customers receive a customized report from a certified energy advisor and are currently eligible for an instant 70 percent rebate (up to $1,750) to offset installation costs for recommended energy-saving projects.

Business programs

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Businesses can also take advantage of a wide variety of program offerings, including technical assistance, energy assessments and cash rebates for reducing therm use. Businesses that enroll are eligible to receive incentives ranging from $75 rebates for space heating equipment all the way up to $500,000 for custom natural gas saving projects. 

Find out how the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program can help you save money and energy. Visit NicorGasRebates.com or call 877.886.4239 for more details.

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