Sustainability Incentives and Rebates
The City of Naperville offers the following incentives to help residents and utility customers make sustainable improvements.
Smart Thermostat
The City is offering incentives of $75 to residential utility customers who buy and install smart thermostats – which adjust automatically and remotely to temperature preferences and help save energy.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station
The City is offering up to a $500 incentive for a Level 2 or 3 charging station for both residential and non-residential use. Charging stations must be hardwired and permitted by the City.
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Efficient HVAC Equipment
Naperville residents who install energy efficient air-source heat pumps or central air conditioners may be eligible for an incentive through the City’s Electric Utility. These incentives range from $300 to $600 depending on the efficiency of the equipment installed in conjunction with the indoor coil and furnace in the household.
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Solar Installation
Naperville Electric Utility customers have the right to interconnect their own solar facilities to the City’s utility distribution system. The City offers incentives of 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.
Weatherization Upgrades
The City is offering incentives for homeowners who install energy-efficient attic insulation and replace single-pane windows for up to $2,500 for each incentive. Attic insulation and multi-pane windows prevent air leakage, helping keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer, while saving energy and money on your utility bill.
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Routine Tune-Ups and Replacements
Incentives 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).
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Electric Lawn Equipment
This popular program, introduced in 2022, provides a $50 incentive 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 incentive per household per calendar year, and incentives are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
All available electric lawn equipment incentives for 2025 have been awarded and the program is now closed for the year. The program will resume on March 1, 2026.
Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program
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 an incentive 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 (IMEA Electric Efficiency Incentives).