Kaskaskia might be a small town, but it shares in Illinois’s strong small‑business community: the state boasts about 1.3 million small businesses, representing 99.6 % of all companies and employing 44 % of workers. Cutting wasted energy frees up capital you can reinvest in growth while supporting one of Illinois’s largest job sectors—energy efficiency employs nearly 90,000 people statewide. Thanks to state rebates and f, it’s easier than ever to lower your utility bills and improve your bottom line.
Illinois such as ComEd and Ameren offer robust rebates through the state’s energy‑efficiency standard. These incentives reduce the up‑front cost of upgrades and accelerate payback times.
Utility Rebates & Programs
Lighting &
Businesses can receive generous rebates when they upgrade lighting and install smart controls:
- Lighting fixtures and retrofits: earn about $0.80 per watt reduced when replacing inefficient fixtures with LEDs.
- Occupancy sensors and photocells: incentives range from $0.10 to $0.25 per watt controlled.
- Networked lighting systems: receive up to $1.05 per watt reduced when you install integrated controls.
Energy Management & HVAC
- Advanced energy management systems: rebates range from $0.25 to $0.70 per square foot for building automation and control systems.
- High-efficiency HVAC upgrades: get $10 per ton for water-cooled chillers and $50 per ton for rooftop units that exceed efficiency requirements.
- Variable-speed drives: earn $75 per horsepower when you install VSDs on pumps or compressors.
Other Equipment & Refrigeration
- Efficient refrigeration equipment and EC motors: rebates available for high‑efficiency units and electronically commutated motors.
- Anti‑sweat heater controls and night covers: incentives for controlling refrigeration case heaters and installing night covers.
- Vending‑machine and reach‑in cooler controls: get rebates for automatic controls that reduce energy use when not in active use.
Federal & State Incentives
- Federal tax incentives: small businesses can claim up to $5 per square foot for qualifying energy‑efficiency improvements and a 30% tax credit for installing solar panels.
- Illinois Solar programs: the Illinois Solar for All and Illinois Shines programs make solar and community solar accessible – there are no income qualifications for Illinois Shines.
- Energy‑efficiency jobs: investing in efficiency supports nearly 90,000 energy‑efficiency workers in Illinois, one of the state’s largest job sectors.
Start Saving Today
Take control of your energy costs by scheduling a free energy assessment and exploring ComEd, Ameren and federal incentives. Energy‑Brokers will guide you through every step – from identifying savings opportunities to filing rebate paperwork so you can focus on growing your business while cutting utility bills.