| Electric Efficiency Rebates for Public Projects The Illinois Energy Office at the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity 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.
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.
The Public Sector Energy Efficiency Portfolio, administered by the Illinois Energy Office, provides grants and rebates to public sector entities for electric system efficiency improvements including lighting, motors, variable frequency drives, HVAC equipment, traffic signals, and street lights.
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.
Qualifying projects could receive up to 90% of project costs.
Fill out the normal Public Sector Electric Efficiency Program application forms from www.illinoisenergy.org and submit them to illinois.energy@illinois.gov.
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