Peoples Gas Energy Efficiency Program

  • Program Name: Peoples Gas Energy Efficiency Program
  • Administrator: Peoples Gas
  • Program Summary: The Peoples Gas Energy Efficiency Program offers incentives for commercial customers to reduce energy consumption through efficiency improvements to their systems and equipment. The program supports commercial, industrial, and small and midsize businesses.

  • Applicable building size:
  • Multifamily: 3+ units
  • Small/Midsize business: annual usage does not exceed 400,000 therms
  • Commercial/Industrial: annual usage is greater than 400,000 therms
  • Eligible projects: steam trap upgrades, pipe insulation, boiler replacement, controls, thermostatic valves, equipment tune-ups, smart thermostats, and more. See the full list of prescriptive rebates.


  • Funding: Incentive amounts vary based on project type. The program also offers free energy assessments and engineering services.
  • Process:
  • Schedule a free energy assessment through Peoples Gas.
  • An energy advisor will deliver a report summarizing no-cost options, recommended upgrades, and rebates associated with proposed projects.
  • Once project(s) is selected, submit the rebate application form.
  • Receive pre-approval before installation begins. This includes submission of a proposal/scope of work, specification sheet(s), completed application, survey invoice/quote for certain project types.
  • Install new equipment.
  • Submit completed application and documentation.

  • Advantages: program includes free energy assessment and free energy-saving measures, engineering services included.
  • Disadvantages: rebates are received after installation, so the client must pay the up-front cost.

Learn more on ComEd's website
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