Illinois Announces New Energy Incentives
The Illinois Energy Office announces a significant short-term increase in electric efficiency rebates for public projects located in ComEd and Ameren Illinois Utilities electric service territories. The enhanced rebates will allow schools and governments in Illinois to implement cost-saving electric efficiency improvements. These improvements will save energy, reduce utility bills, and create Illinois jobs.
Incentives:
• Incentive Bonus – Illinois public universities, and state and federal facilities are eligible for a 15% Incentive Bonus on top of the normal DCEO rebates for energy efficiency projects.
• Special Incentive Rate – Illinois public schools, community colleges and units
of local government are eligible for a Special Incentive Rate that is double
the current rebate levels.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for these special DCEO energy efficiency incentives by this Earth Day, April 22. Projects must be completed by May 31, 2010.
To apply for the Have a GREEN $PRING! rebates:
• Read the Addendum to Public Sector Electric Efficiency Guidelines for details on this special offer.
• Fill out the normal Public Sector Electric Efficiency Program application forms and submit them to illinois.energy@illinois.gov.
• DCEO staff will determine eligibility and the amount of the bonus rebate.
• The application forms are available at:
o Guidelines, Application, Worksheets (as a pdf)
o Application and Standard Incentive Forms in Excel format. (Use these
spreadsheets to fill in the Application from Appendix A and Standard
Incentive Worksheets from Appendix B: Lighting, HVAC, Motors,
Refrigeration)
o Custom Incentive Forms and Worksheets.