Sustainability Incentives and Rebates
The City of Naperville offers the following incentives and rebates to help residents and utility customers make sustainable improvements.
Install a Smart Thermostat
The Electric Utility offers $50 rebates to residential utility customers who buy and install smart thermostats – which adjust automatically and remotely to temperature preferences and help save energy.
View Smart Thermostat Rebate Details
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebates
The City encourages installation of electric vehicle charging stations and advises customers to contact the Naperville Electric Utility before beginning the installation process. The City is offering up to a $500 rebate for a Level 2 or 3 charging station for both residential and nonresidential use.
What to Know Before Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation
Efficient HVAC Equipment Rebates
Naperville residents who install replacement energy efficient air-source heat pumps or central air conditioners may be eligible for a rebate through the City’s Electric Utility. These rebates range from $300 to $600 depending on the efficiency of the equipment installed in conjunction with the indoor coil and furnace in the household.
View Central Air Conditioner Rebate Details
Solar Installation Rebates
Naperville Electric Utility customers have the right to interconnect their own solar facilities to the City’s utility distribution system. The Utility offers incentives up to $1,750 ($250/kW AC at AC Inverter, 7 kW AC Max.), based on the size of the system, for residential solar panel installations and provides a solar installation checklist to guide residents through the process.
View Solar Panel Guidelines and Incentive Information
Weatherization Upgrades
The City of Naperville Electric Utility is offering incentives for homeowners who install energy-efficient attic insulation and replace single-pane windows for up to $2,500. Attic insulation and multi-pane windows prevent air leakage, aiding in keeping your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer, as well as energy and money savings on your utility bill.
View Attic Insulation and Window Replacement Rebate Details
Routine Tune-Ups and Replacements
Rebates are being offered to City of Naperville Electric Utility residential customers who upgrade their furnace blower motor and/or have an air conditioning unit tune-up (once every three years).
View Furnace Blower Motor Replacement and AC Tune-Up Rebate Details
Electric Lawn Equipment Rebate
This popular program, introduced in 2022, provides a $50 rebate to residents who purchase a battery-powered electric lawn mower, snow blower, leaf blower, trimmer, edger or manually powered reel lawn mower. Participants are eligible for one rebate per household per calendar year, and rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Naperville’s electric lawn equipment rebate will reopen on April 1, 2025, offering $50 rebates to eligible residents who purchase a battery-powered electric lawn mower, snow blower, leaf blower, trimmer, edger or manually powered reel lawn mower.
APPLY FOR AN ELECTRIC LAWN EQUIPMENT REBATE
Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program Rebates
The Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program provides a variety of offerings to help customers save money and energy in their homes, including free home assessments, free energy-saving kits and rebates for qualifying improvements. Choosing energy-efficient products is a simple way to help Naperville become a more sustainable community without sacrificing your comfort.
Available residential rebates include $25 for smart thermostat upgrades, $150 - $225 for high-efficiency furnaces, up to $2,850 for sealing and insulation projects and more. Visit the Nicor Gas website for a full list of available rebates and eligibility requirements.
Property owners and managers of buildings with three or more units can participate in a variety of offerings through the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program. From free property assessments and energy-saving products to rebates for qualifying improvements, Nicor Gas is committed to helping multi-family customers save money and energy. Visit the Nicor Gas website to learn more.
Non-Residential Energy Efficiency Incentive
Non-residential customers of Naperville’s Electric Utility may be eligible for a rebate to support projects that measurably increase renewable energy usage, displace fossil fuels, create opportunities for our community to learn about renewable solutions and can be replicated (Renewable Energy Grant Program). Other projects that might qualify include installation of light-emitting diode (LED) exterior and interior lighting systems, refrigeration; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; and efficient fans and motors are also available (IMEA Electric Efficiency Incentives).
View Non-Residential Renewable Energy Grant Program Details
View IMEA Non-Residential Electric Efficiency Incentive Details