Ameren Illinois (Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebates (Illinois)

Summary

Last modified on February 12, 2015.

Financial Incentive Program

Place	Illinois
Name	Ameren Illinois (Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebates
Incentive Type	Utility Rebate Program
Applicable Sector	Residential
Eligible Technologies	Building Insulation, Central Air conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Duct/Air sealing, Heat pumps, Lighting, Refrigerators, Water Heaters, Geothermal Heat Pumps
Active Incentive	Yes
Implementing Sector	Utility
Energy Category	Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs, Renewable Energy Incentive Programs
Amount	New Construction Builder Incentives: Contact ComEd Lighting: In-store discount Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling: $50 Room Air Conditioner: $35 Air Purifier/Dehumidifier: $20 Programmable Thermostat: $25 Smart Power Strip: $10 Heat Pump Water Heater: $300 Tank Water Heater: $50 - $75 Central AC (New Construction): $100 - $125 Central AC (Existing Residence): $100 - $350replacement Air Source Heat Pumps (New Construction): $150 - $200 Air Source Heat Pumps (Existing Residence): $150 - $600 Geothermal Heat Pump: $600 Air/Duct Sealing: Up to $1200 Attic Insulation: Up to $1400 Wall Insulation: Up to $2400
Equipment Requirements	Refrigerators/Freezers: Appliance being replaced must be operable, manufactured before 1993, used as a secondary unit, and be 10-27 cubic feet in size. Energy star appliances: include Energy Star Window Air conditioner; Energy Star Heat Pump Water Heaters, Energy Star Ceiling Fans; and Energy Star Dehumidifier. HVAC must be SEER 14.5 or higher.
Funding Source	Illinois Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (EEPS)
Installation Requirements	HVAC: must be installed by Ameren approved-list of HVAC contractors.
Maximum Incentive	Lighting: Purchases limited to 20 CFLs per customer per year Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling: $70 (limit of 2 per customer per program year)
Program Administrator	Ameren Illinois Utilities
Website	http://www.actonenergy.com/for-my-home/residential-incentive-programs/
References	DSIRE

Summary

Ameren Illinois Utilities (AmerenIP, AmerenCIPS, and AmerenCILCO) offer residential customers incentives for certain energy efficiency upgrades and improvements. Incentives are currently available to residential homeowners for lighting, refrigerator/freezer recycling, certain ENERGY STAR appliances, and HVAC upgrades. Lighting incentives are offered through purchase discounts while other equipment rebates are issued through rebates. Appliances must be certified as ENERGY STAR and all HVAC equipment must meet the program requirements listed on the program web site. View the program web site or contact Ameren for more information on purchasing, eligibility and installation.

Incentive Contact

Contact Name	Act On Energy - Residential Program
Department	Ameren Illinois Utilities
Phone	(866) 838-6918
Email	ActOnEnergy@Ameren.com
Website	http://www.actonenergy.net/index.asp

Contact Name	David Gibson
Department	SAIC
Phone	(314) 216-1275
Email	lescue@ameren.com
Website	http://www.actonenergy.com/default.aspx

• Incentive and policy data are reviewed and approved by the N.C. Solar Center's DSIRE project staff.