Cash rebates are available to current Nicor Gas residential customers for the following high efficiency natural gas boilers.
| Equipment | Efficiency Requirement | Rebate |
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| High Efficiency Boiler | > 90% Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency; ENERGY STAR® rated | $350 |
| High Efficiency Boiler | > 95% Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency; ENERGY STAR rated | $450 |
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High efficiency boilers must meet ENERGY STAR standards.
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All boilers must have an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) of 90% or greater.
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To be eligible for the $450 rebate, boilers must have an AFUE of 95% or greater.
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New! Only Residential-sized boilers with an Input Capacity < 300 MBTUH are eligible. Boilers with a larger Input Capacity installed in a residential dwelling are not eligible.
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New! Boilers must have an outdoor-air reset control (integrated, or added into the system), unless the supply temperature does not exceed 140°F.
General Requirements for All Rebates
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Qualifying natural gas equipment must replace existing, natural gas equipment used for the same purposes, one for one.
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Equipment additions to a residential dwelling, which are not replacing existing natural gas equipment, are not eligible for rebates.
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Replacement equipment must be 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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Equipment must be installed by a professional contractor conforming to all applicable building, local and state codes, and manufacturer specifications.
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New equipment must be installed and operational prior to requesting a rebate at the service address included on the rebate application.
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Equipment must be installed in a single-family dwelling, or a multi-family dwelling of three units or less.
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Equipment must be purchased and installed during the Program offering period, June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2014.



