Attention Contractors: Important information about joining the PEEC Network can be found at the bottom of the page.

Among MEEA's newest offerings is the Participating Energy Efficiency Contractor (PEEC) Network.  The PEEC Network will serve as a resource for utilities and homeowners with a web-based listing of contractors trained by utilities to properly install and maintain high-efficiency equipment offered through their energy efficiency programs.  To join the PEEC Network, contractors must successfully complete utility trainings, provide business license and proof of insurance, and agree to participate in post-installation, third-party verification of their work, which is required for utilities to claim energy efficiency savings toward their program goals.  As contractors attend and complete trainings, and meet the certification requirements, MEEA will add their names and contact information to the PEEC Network database.  MEEA will advertise offered trainings on the PEEC web page, along with registration details and other program-specific information, including applicable rebate forms and fact sheets.

The PEEC Network will benefit utilities by enabling them to catalog contractors that have successfully completed high efficiency trainings and can become a requirement for contractor participation in utilities' energy efficiency programs.  Contractors will benefit through heightened exposure and free advertising through the PEEC Network website as high-efficiency installers and maintainers.  Finally, homeowners will benefit with easy access to highly-qualified contractors who have received specialized energy efficiency training to assist in updating and maintaining their home's system and who have in-depth understanding of the program participation requirements.

Current PEEC Network Participating Programs

Illinois ENERGY STAR® Appliance Rebate Program

Save Energy, Save Money, Go Green with ENERGY STAR Appliances!

The State of Illinois is pleased to announce the Illinois ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Program, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).

This program provides incentives for Illinois consumers to replace older appliances with specific residential ENERGY STAR qualified appliances, water heaters, and HVAC equipment. The new appliances must be purchased in Illinois through participating retail stores or contractors.

Illinois' program will be rolled out in two phases:

• Beginning January 31, 2010, Illinois consumers can get point of purchase rebates on qualifying heating and cooling equipment (through participating contractors) until funding is expired.
• Point of purchase rebates on ENERGY STAR water heaters will be available Jan 31 through Feb 21.
• During April 16 – 25, 2010, Illinois consumers can get point of purchase rebates on ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers and room air conditioners at qualifying retailers.  An additional mail in rebate will be available at that time upon haul away and recycling of the old unit.

Please see full program details, including rules and eligibility at www.illinoisenergy.org/appliances. 

Are you a consumer and want quick reference information? Download the consumer fact sheet here.

Are you a contractor interested in getting involved?  Download the contractor Rules and Regulations here. UPDATED FEB 16

Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings Program (Updated March 5)

The Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings Program promotes high efficiency, gas-saving products by providing cash incentives, while educating customers about the benefits of energy efficiency. It is funded by ratepayers of Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas, through a line item on the bill called the Enhanced Efficiency Program.

• Rebates are available for qualifying appliances have been extended through April 30, 2010 for Peoples Gas customers and March 15, 2010 for North Shore customers.
• Get started now by downloading the rebate forms for Home Efficiency and for Home Insulation and finding a PEEC-qualified contractor in your area from the lists below.
• Full program details for contractors and homeowners are available from conservationrebates.com

*High Efficiency HVAC Rebates are also available for ComEd electricity customers! Keep your cooling system running at peak performance by having a ComEd Smart Ideas participating independent contractor perform an annual tune-up on your central air conditioning unit or assist in the installation of a new AC unit.  For more information on the program, visit http://www.comed.com.  For information on trained contractors for installing efficient products, visit http://www.comed.com/findacontractor.

PEEC Network Contractors

The PEEC Network currently has the following contractors qualified in Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC), in Insulating, and in Plumbing that can help homeowners to install high-efficiency upgrades that qualify for program rebates (please click the header to expand the contractor list and scroll through to find a contractor near you):