Last Update (Aug 31, 2010)

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

Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings Program

New: Select non-residential rebates amounts have increased for purchases made from August 15th through November 15th 2010! See the rebate page for more details.

New: Fall Breakfast Series. The Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings program is offering a series of free morning seminars for contractors. For a list of topics and to sign up, please visit the program website. www.chicagolandrebates.com.

Thursday, September 9th- Reducing Callbacks with a Quality Installation (Residential)

Thursday, September 9th-Steam System Efficiency (Non-Residential)

Thursday, September 23rd- Selling High Efficiency Furnace Systems (Residential)

Thursday, September 23rd- The Energy Efficienct Commercial Kitchen (Non-Residential)

Thursday, September 30th- High Efficiency Furnace Systems (Non-Residential)

Residential:

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.

North Shore Customers: On April 16th a reservation will now be required  prior to submitting a rebate application. Customers can apply for a reservation online at Chicagolandrebates.com

Peoples Gas Customers: The current program offerings will be extended through October 31st, 2010. All measures and incentive levels will remain the same.

Full program details for contractors and homeowners are available from Chicagolandrebates.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.

Non-Residential:

The Non-Residential Program is limited to current customers of Peoples Gas or North Shore Gas. Customers must be on Service Classification No. 2.

• Products need to be purchased and installed between April 5, 2010 and September 30, 2010.
• The offer is valid from April 5, 2010 to September 30, 2010, or until funds are depleted, whichever comes first.
• All applications must be postmarked no later than 60 days after the purchase, or by October 31, 2010, whichever comes first.
  

NICOR GAS ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM

Nicor gas has launched a new energy efficiency program to help northern Illinois Nicor gas customers save money. Offers are valid from May 1, 2010-May 31 2011, while funds last and is limited to Nicor gas customers served on Rates 1, 4, and 74.

Details on the program and it's offerings can be found at www.nicorgasrebates.com

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):