CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings Program has provided more than $2 million in rebates, saved more than 800,000 therms of natural gas and prevented more than 7.5 million pounds of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere for 4,000 projects since 2008. The energy savings is the equivalent to the annual greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 650 vehicles. In 2011, the program will continue to offer rebates to Chicago homeowners for installing energy efficient natural gas heating equipment and attic installation in their homes.
“This year, thousands of families will replace their older model natural gas equipment,” said Meena Beyers, Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings Program representative. “We want to ensure they select energy efficient models and take advantage of the rebates available through the program.”
Homeowners can visit www.ChicagolandRebates.com to get all the information they need to select the right project and equipment that qualifies for the program, hire a contractor and submit their application for a rebate.
Rebates from the Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings Program range from $50 to $850 and vary according to the project. In addition to rebates on energy efficient heating equipment, participants can earn incentives for completing attic insulation projects. Many older homes in Chicago are not equipped with attic insulation, which can cause loss of heat within the home and increase the use of natural gas. Attic insulation is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to make your home more energy efficient and comfortable.
About the Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings Program
Funded by the ratepayers of Peoples Gas through a line item on the bill called the Enhanced Efficiency Program, the Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings Program offers rebates to customers, encouraging them to make energy-efficient improvements to their homes, apartments and businesses. The Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings Program is managed by Peoples Gas, the Citizens Utility Board, the City of Chicago Department of Environment, the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and the Illinois Attorney General's Office. Consumers may apply for rebates and tax credits through the Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings Program website at www.ChicagolandRebates.com.