Appliance & HVAC Rebates Announced in Illinois
by Laura - January 21st, 2010.Filed under: Retrofit, Tax Incentives. Tagged as: energy-efficient, home value, Retrofit, savings, Tax Incentives.
Gov. Quinn today announced key dates for consumers to make ENERGY STAR upgrades to their appliance, heating, cooling and water heating equipment. You can read more in the Decatur Tribune article today. Or get full details at www.illinoisenergy.org. I’ll report back with an update on participating retailers/contractors. Looks like they might be rolling out the program without full details and contact info for that in place yet!
Summary & Key Dates:
- Rebates begin Jan 31st until they run out
- $350-1,200 depending on unit
- Up to $5000 in materials and installation also eligible for 30% federal tax credit
- ComEd Contractor list (electricians/AC)
- Furnace Contracts recommended by Nicor (not currently available)
- Rebates begin Jan 31st until they run out
- 25% off purchase price at time of sale
- Shop for efficiency >.82 so up to to $5000 in materials and installation is also eligible for 30% federal tax credit
- Check http://www.helpgreenillinois.org/ for list of participating retailers (site under development)
Appliances – Refrigerators, Freezers, Dishwashers, Clothes Washers, Room (window) Air Conditioning units
- Earth Day promotion – Available only April 16-25
- 15% off purchase price at time of sale
- Additional mail-in rebate if you recycle your existing inefficient appliance ($50=window AC & dishwashers, $100=refrigerators and freezers)
