Illinois

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas, Peoples Gas, Ameren and ComEd - Residential On-Bill Financing Programs

Last DSIRE Review: 11/08/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Illinois
Incentive Type:	Utility Loan Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Clothes Washers, Refrigerators, Furnaces , Central Air conditioners, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Residential
Amount:	Up to $20,000 See program web site for details on your utility
Terms:	General Interest Rate: 4.99% General Repayment: 3, 5 or 10 years
Web Site:	http://www.ilenergyloan.com/index.php

Summary:

The Illinois Energy Efficiency Loan Program, administered through AFC First and funded by participating utilities, provides loans to customers of Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor, North Shore Gas, and Peoples Gas. Typically, loans of up to $20,000 can be repaid over the course of 3, 5, or 10 years. The interest rate is currently set at 4.99% although certain loan specifications may vary from utility to utility. These on-bill financing loans are designed to be repaid through regular utility bill payments and typically target residential customers, although certain utilities will allow commercial participation. Each utility has specific energy efficiency products that qualify for these loans, as both gas and electric utilities are program participants. View the program web site to learn about the products available from each utility company.

Generally, natural gas customers are eligible for financing on furnace purchases if the equipment meets program requirements. Contact your natural gas utility for details on financing for additional equipment. Electric customers may be eligible for financing on appliances, insulation measures and air conditioning systems. View program web site or contact your utility for more details.

Contact:

AFC First Financial Corp.
1005 Brookside Road
Allentown, PA 18106
Phone: (888) 269-3133
Phone 2: (888) 232-3477
Web Site: http://www.ilenergyloan.com/index.php

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