Cash rebates are available to eligible Nicor Gas business customers for space heating steam boilers meeting the following requirements.
Please note: Space heating steam boiler rebates are no longer available as of June 1, 2013. Paper applications must be submitted by June 30, 2013 for qualifying purchases and installations completed by May 31, 2013 to be considered for a rebate. Download the rebate application now.
| Equipment | Efficiency Requirement | Rebate |
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| Space heating steam boilers | Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency > 80%, input capacity up to 299 MBTUH |
$75 per boiler |
| Thermal Efficiency > 80%, input capacity 300 - 499 MBTUH |
$100 per boiler |
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Thermal Efficiency > 80%, input capacity 500 - 999 MBTUH |
$175 per boiler |
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Thermal Efficiency > 80%, input capacity 1,000 - 1,700 MBTUH |
$325 per boiler |
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Thermal Efficiency > 80%, input capacity 1,701 - 2,000 MBTUH |
$450 per boiler |
Space Heating Steam Boilers
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Boilers must have an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency or Thermal Efficiency of 80% or greater, with an input capacity up to 2,000 MBTUH.
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Boilers must be used for space heating. Domestic hot water, process and pool/spa heating end uses are not eligible for these rebates.
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The rebate amount is determined by input capacity, as outlined in the table above.
General Requirements
Installations must meet all equipment-specific, energy efficiency and Program requirements outlined below.
All equipment and products must:
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Be installed in a non-residential space. New construction is not eligible.
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Be purchased new. Resale equipment, new parts installed in existing equipment, or equipment that is leased, rebuilt, rented, received from insurance claims or won as a prize do not qualify.
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Be installed conforming to all applicable building, local and state codes, and manufacturer specifications. Equipment must be installed by a professional contractor.
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Be installed and operational prior to submittal of this application at the address listed on the application.
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Be installed in a property owned by the applicant, or the applicant must receive permission from the property owner to install the equipment. If you do not own the property where the equipment or product is being installed, as a tenant you are responsible for obtaining the property owner’s permission to install the equipment or product for which you are applying for a rebate. Your submission of a rebate application indicates that you have obtained this permission.
Qualifying equipment and products must be purchased and installed October, 7 2011 - May 31, 2013.
