High Performance Windows

Cash rebates are available to current Nicor Gas residential customers for high performance windows meeting the following requirements.

EquipmentEfficiency RequirementRebate
High Performance Windows Must have U-Value < 0.20 and be rated by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC).  $1.50 per square foot installed


  • High performance windows must have a U-Value of 0.20 or less. Windows must be rated by the National Fenestration Rating Council.

  • Replacement glass (adding glass to an existing frame) and window films do not qualify.

  • New construction is not eligible.

  • Windows must be purchased and installed June 1, 2012 - May 31, 2013.

  • Please Note: Glass doors (fixed and sliding) are eligible if all other High Performance Window rebate requirements are met.

 

Application Requirements

  • Be postmarked (or submitted online) no later than 90 days after the installation date, or by August 29, 2013, whichever comes first.

  • Include Itemized Contractor Invoice(s) or Proof of Purchase Receipt(s) consisting of:

    • Equipment/product make, model and serial number (if equipment/product has a serial number)

    • Total installed cost (itemized by qualifying equipment)

    • Purchase date and installation date (if purchased and installed on separate dates)

    • Professional contractor’s business/company name, address and phone number (if installed by a professional contractor)

    • Balance due of zero, paid in full stamp, or payment term

    • Window Invoices must include:

      • Window dimensions

      • Quantity of each window

      • Total square footage of qualifying windows installed

  • Include the NFRC “Label” or Manufacturer Specification Sheet for each window type installed

  • Be signed by the Nicor Gas account holder, or include a Customer Release Form signed by the account holder.

 

General Requirements

  • Products must be installed by a professional contractor according to all applicable building, local and state codes, and manufacturer specifications.

  • Products must be installed and operational prior to submittal of a rebate application at the address listed on the application.

  • Products must be purchased new. Resale equipment, new parts installed in existing equipment, or equipment that is leased, rebuilt, rented, received from insurance claims, received from a warranty or won as a prize do not qualify.

  • It is installed in a single-family dwelling, or a multi-family dwelling of three units or less.

 

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