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From the sparkling shores of Lake Michigan to Chicago-style pizza, Illinois is filled with plenty to be grateful for (Portillo’s anyone?)—just like this big list of local home energy rebates.
Use the links below to jump ahead to the programs that interest you the most.
However, before we dig in: We’re Sealed, your go-to home energy experts for powerful efficiency upgrades and easy-to-understand advice. Sealed offers homeowners a comprehensive solution to enhance comfort, improve energy efficiency, and save money on energy bills. Tap here to see if you qualify.
Table of contents: Illinois energy rebates
- Ameren Illinois rebates
- MidAmerican Energy Illinois rebates
- ComEd rebates
- Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas rebates
- Nicor Gas rebates
- IL energy upgrades with an energy-savings guarantee
Key points:
- Illinois residents can unlock savings on home energy upgrades through exclusive local energy rebates, federal home energy tax credits, and new federal rebates.
- Energy-efficient home upgrades are a win-win for you and your local utility provider. Putting an end to home energy waste benefits everyone.
- By far, the best efficiency improvements to make to your home are air sealing, insulation, and heat pump upgrades. These solutions tackle the major sources of energy waste in your house: outside temperatures getting indoors and inefficient heating and cooling systems.
- Imagine this: You could slash your home’s energy waste by up to 50% through Sealed’s unique program. Tap here to learn more. (And yes, we collaborate with Illinois utility companies!)
You could slash your home’s energy waste by up to 50% through Sealed’s unique program.
Ameren Illinois rebates
Ameren Illinois offers multiple rebates for homeowners that purchase and install energy efficient home improvements and appliances.
The utility also offers home energy audits and options for low-income homeowners, allowing everyone a chance to reduce their energy consumption.
Here’s an overview of the rebates available, and we’ll cover a few more in depth below:
- Air-source heat pumps
- Central air conditioners
- Heat pump water heaters
- Smart thermostats
- Energy audit
- Refrigerators
- Clothes washers and dryers
- Air purifiers
- Dehumidifiers
- In-ground pool pumps
Ameren Illinois heat pump rebates
Heat pump rebates are available to current Ameren Illinois customers for air-source heat pumps, ductless mini-split heat pumps, and heat pump water heaters.
(If you’re a current Ameren customer, lucky you! Heat pumps are a life upgrade.)
The rebates are offered as instant discounts from participating distributors, so make sure your contractor is purchasing from an approved supplier to receive rebates.
With Sealed, you can get a heat pump professionally installed (and use your Ameren Illinois rebate) hassle-free. Learn more.
Ameren Illinois HVAC rebates
Ameren customers can also receive rebates in the form of an instant discount for central air conditioners. Rebates are based on the efficiency of the unit and must be purchased by your contractor through an approved distributor.
But before you go this route, make sure to read heat pumps vs. AC to get all the pros and cons.
Ameren Illinois refrigerator and freezer rebate
As a Ameren Energy customer, you have access to a $50 refrigerator and freezer rebate for an ENERGY STAR certified appliance upgrade. Rebate applications must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
Ameren Illinois thermostat rebates
Ameren Illinois customers have access to an ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostat rebate—allowing homeowners to reduce energy consumption while managing the comfortability of their home from a convenient app.
Read all about the benefits of smart thermostats.
I’m using LESS energy to keep comfortable.… This has to feel better than driving a Prius and costs way less!
Jennifer B., Sealed customer
MidAmerican Energy Illinois rebates
MidAmerican Energy has multiple residential rebates for HVAC upgrades. They also offer virtual home audit programs to help homeowners understand their energy consumption and how they can reduce it.
MidAmerican Energy rebates include:
- Air-source heat pumps
- Ductless mini splits
- Smart thermostats
- Central air conditioners
MidAmerican Illinois heat pump rebates
MidAmerican electric and gas customers can receive rebates for installing an air-source heat pump or ductless mini split.
Rebates are paid per unit installed and range depending on the efficiency of the system.
See what types qualify for the federal heat pump tax credit.
MidAmerican HVAC rebates
MidAmerican customers can also receive rebates in the form of an instant discount for central air conditioners and smart thermostats. Rebates are based on the efficiency of the unit and cannot be combined with other rebates.
MidAmerican Appliance recycling rebates
You can receive a rebate for properly recycling old appliances as a MidAmerican customer. The utility pays $50 for recycling an old freezer or refrigerator, and pickup and disposal is offered at no additional cost!
ComEd rebates
ComEd offers residential rebates for upgrading to energy-efficient HVAC systems and purchasing ENERGY STAR certified appliances.
Here’s an overview of the Com Ed rebates available on ENERGY STAR certified upgrades, and we’ll cover a few more in depth below.
- Air source heat pumps
- Ductless mini splits
- Central air conditioners
- Duct sealing
- Refrigerators
- Clothes washers and dryers
- Dehumidifiers
- Air purifiers
- Smart thermostats
ComEd heat pump rebates
ComEd customers can receive thousands off of their air-source heat pump or ductless mini split upgrade.
Rebates are applied at point of purchase, so make sure your contractor is purchasing the system from an approved distributor. (But if you get your home upgrades through Sealed, we’ll make sure you get all rebates that your upgrades qualify for.)
Rebate amounts range depending on the efficiency of the system.
Thinking of making the switch to a heat pump? See what types qualify for the federal heat pump tax credit.
If you get your home upgrades through Sealed, we’ll make sure you get all the right rebates.
ComEd HVAC rebates
ComEd customers can also receive rebates in the form of an instant discount for central air conditioners and smart thermostats.
Rebates are based on the efficiency of the unit and cannot be combined with other rebates.
ComEd Appliance rebates
ComEd offers rebates for homeowners looking to upgrade their home appliances. Rebates are offered for ENERGY STAR clothes washers and dryers, refrigerators, dehumidifiers, and so much more!
Installing an energy-efficient appliance helps reduce energy bills and adds to the value of your home (1).
Read more about the best energy-efficient home improvements and their ROI.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas rebates
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas offer residential rebates through the Home Energy Rebates Program for homeowners who install energy-efficient home improvements and appliances.
Here’s an overview of the rebates available, and we’ll cover a few more in depth below.
- Air Sealing
- Attic Insulation
- Wall Insulation
- Duct Sealing
- Smart thermostats
If you’re still using gas to heat your home and haven’t switched to a super-efficient electric heat pump yet, we recommend reading Gas vs. electric heat or What temperature does a heat pump stop working? to learn more.
I was very surprised at how economical it [can be] to maintain the heat and cooling I [was paying] so dearly for!… I’m using LESS energy to keep comfortable.…
Jennifer B., Sealed customer
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas home weatherization, insulation, and air sealing rebates
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas offer financial incentives to bring down the cost of home weatherization, including insulation and air sealing, and all projects must be installed by an approved weatherization contractor.
(Don’t worry. If you work with Sealed, we’ll get this all squared away on your behalf.)
Low to moderate income eligible customers can get some of these services covered at no cost.
Sealed coordinated the complete sealing and insulating of the attic… and installation of a Nest learning thermostat. They did a great job of explaining the process to me and oversaw the actual work through completion.
Paul P., Sealed customer
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas thermostat rebates
As a Peoples Gas or North Shore Gas customer, you have access to a Smart Thermostat rebate for an ENERGY STAR certified thermostat upgrade.
Nicor Gas rebates
If you’re a Nicor Gas customer, quite a few rebates are available for your energy-saving home upgrades.
Here’s a quick look at the Nicor Gas rebates available to Illinois homeowners:
- Attic insulation
- Wall insulation
- Air sealing
- Duct insulation
- Smart thermostats
Still using gas to heat your home? Check out our Natural gas safety article and Switching from gas to an electric heat pump for the pros and cons.
Nicor Gas weatherization, insulation, and air sealing rebates
Nicor Gas weatherization rebates help you enjoy every room while lowering your energy costs. Homeowners must have the work installed by a participating contractor.
Sealed is an approved participant in the program and can directly apply for the rebate on your behalf (making the whole process easier for you!).
For that reason, we take your rebate off the sticker price—which lowers monthly payments.
Cut up to 50% of your energy use with high-performance insulation, professional air sealing, and heat pump HVAC upgrades with Sealed. Learn how.
Nicor Gas thermostat rebates
Nicor gas offers a Smart Thermostat rebate to homeowners, which not only optimizes your home’s comfort and efficiency, it also improves indoor air quality.
Unlock the power of Illinois energy rebates with Sealed!
Get ready for year-round comfort with game-changing home energy upgrades—eligible rebates included.
Sealed will guide your home upgrade project from start to finish, along with digging into local and federal rebates your project may be eligible for.
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Jess L., Sealed customer
Here’s how it all comes together:
- Answer a few straightforward questions about your house to see if you qualify.
- Our team of experts will conduct a remote energy assessment, targeting the biggest energy wasters in your home.
- If you decide to partner with Sealed (and there’s no obligation!), we’ll manage your project from start to finish. Rest assured, we’ll help you navigate the rebates that apply to your energy upgrades.
- Best of all, your partnership with Sealed comes with the Sealed Performance Guarantee. Gain complete confidence that your project is done right. We ensure energy savings specific to your home, providing you the peace of mind that your investment will yield real results, and that you don’t pay for work that doesn’t actually save you energy.
We’re committed to delivering results—and we stay accountable to the work being done right.
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