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Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program: Open

Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open. Rebates are available for qualifying products purchased and installed between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026.

Serves: More than 650 communities throughout northern Illinois.

Do I Qualify

  • Current residential Nicor Gas customers qualify in single-family homes and dwellings with up to two units.
  • Apply within 90 days of installation or by January 31, 2027, whichever comes first.

How Much Comes Off

Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program — program page · rebate chart
EquipmentRequirementAmount
Natural gas furnace≥95% AFUE.$150 per furnace
Natural gas furnace≥97% AFUE.$225 per furnace
Smart thermostatQualifying smart thermostat on residential natural gas heating; limit one per account.$25 per smart thermostat
Furnace and smart thermostat bundle≥95% AFUE furnace and qualifying smart thermostat on the same application.$200 per bundle
Furnace and smart thermostat bundle≥97% AFUE furnace and qualifying smart thermostat on the same application.$275 per bundle

Valid from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.

Who Files It

The customer applies, or a Contractor Circle installing member files after giving an instant discount.

The provider pays either the contractor or the homeowner.

The Steps to Apply

  1. Install qualifying equipment and keep the itemized paid invoice.
  2. Submit the signed application and supporting documents. Apply online.

Read on October 22, 2026 from the Nicor Gas page. The chart was printed 20251211. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.