Illinois

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

ComEd - Smart Ideas for Business New Construction

Last DSIRE Review: 10/10/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Illinois
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Siding, Roofs, Processing and Manufacturing Equipment, Custom/Others pending approval, LED Lighting, Cool Roof
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Multi-Family Residential, Institutional, Private Schools
Amount:	Comprehensive Measured Incentives (Electric): $0.10/kWh saved Comprehensive Measured Incentives (Gas): $0.50/Therm saved Technical Assistance/Building Modeling: No cost Design Team Incentive: 10% of incentive amount
Maximum Incentive:	$200,000/facility/year
Installation Requirements:	Must exceed current International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Buildings must be privately owned commercial, industrial or multifamily buildings of at least 20,000 square feet or 100,000 square feet in cases of multifamily occupancy. Qualifying projects include new construction, additions, change of use or major renovations of existing space by gutting and replacing at least two systems (lighting, controls, HVAC, envelope).
Funding Source:	Illinois Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (EEPS) surcharge
Start Date:	6/1/2012
Expiration Date:	5/31/2013
Web Site:	https://www.comed.com/business-savings/progams-incentives/Pages/n...

Summary:

Commonwealth Edison's (ComEd) New Construction Service program element, in coordination with Nicor Gas, provides cash incentives and technical assistance to encourage building owners, designers and architects to surpass standard practices. The New Construction program’s goal is to achieve energy savings through technical assistance early in the design phase of a new building. Technical assistance can take many forms ranging from plan review to whole building energy modeling. Customers must be located in the ComEd service territory to receive electric incentives. Additionally, customers must be located in the ComEd and Nicor Gas service territories to receive both electric and natural gas incentives. Contact ComEd for more information on this program.

Contact:

	ComEd Smart Ideas ComEd Energy 120 E. Liberty Dr. Suite 290 Wheaton, IL 60187 Phone: (888) 806-2273 E-Mail: SmartIdeasBiz@ComEd.com Web Site: https://www.comed.com/sites/businesssavings/pages/smallbus.aspx

	Tate Walker ComEd and Nicor Joint New Construction Service Energy Center of Wisconsin 455 Science Drive, Suite 200 Madison, IL 53711 Phone: (608) 238-8276 Ext.118 Fax: (608) 238-0523 E-Mail: twalker@ecw.org Web Site: https://www.comed.com/business-savings/progams-incentives/Pages/new-construction.aspx

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