Energy Efficiency Programs from your Utility provider
Midwest Building Performance participates in several utility energy efficiency programs and can help you save money on your energy efficiency upgrades. Programs include:
The Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program:
Homes. If your heating system (such as a furnace or boiler) is fueled by Ameren Illinois, there may be discounts available for energy efficiency upgrades. This program has offerings for both income-eligible homeowners as well as for those who fall outside of the income thresholds. We work you to help determine if your home qualifies for discounts on upgrades to insulation of attics and walls, new thermostats, as well as heating and cooling systems.
Apartments. The multi-family program has an assortment of offerings to landlords inlcuding attic insulation, mini-split heat pumps, thermostats, and lighting. We can assist you in getting started on the process of determining eligibility.
Commercial buildings. There are a wide variety of energy efficiency upgrades that may be eligible for discounts such as heating systems, cooling systems, water heating, lighting, variable frequency drives, and more!
The Ameren Illinois & Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program is offered to income-eligible homes in the Bloomington-Normal community and surrounding areas. Participants must have electricity provided by Ameren Illinois and natural gas provided by Nicor Gas. Call us for details on how to determine if you are eligible!
The Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program also has incentives for energy efficiency upgrades on homes, apartments, and commercial buildings.
Not sure if your utility has a program to assist with upgrades? Give us a call, and we can help you find out!
Resources in Central Illinois
- Ameren Illinois Home Efficiency Program – learn about incentives and rebates for Ameren Illinois customers
- Nicor – Energy Smart – learn about incentives and rebates for Nicor customers
- Peoria County Recycling – find locations to properly dispose or recycle numerous items such as compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs), televisions, electronic equipment and much more
- SEDAC – Smart Energy Design Assistance Center based out of the University of Illinois in Champaign. They offer a wide variety of services including energy efficiency services, energy code training, building energy education, climate action planning, workforce development, green business services, grant writing services, public water infrastructure energy assessments, solar feasibility, and the Midwestern hydrogen partnership.
- SEDAC Online Energy Code Training – Free online energy code training from the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center.
- Mold – Illinois Department of Public Health – Information about mold, mold mitigation, and the lack of licensing for professionals in the state of Illinois.
- Smart Grid Illinois – Information about smart grid technologies being implemented around Illinois.
- Illinois Solar Energy Association – Information for homeowners, business owners, professionals, and concerned citizens about solar photovoltaic.
- LIHEAP – Having trouble keeping up with your monthly gas or electric bills? They may be funding to assist through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Contact your local community action agency such as PCCEO in Peoria or Tazwood Community Services in Pekin that covers Tazewell and Woodford counties.
Federal & State Energy Programs
- Energy Star – for energy efficiency tips
- WaterSense – for water conservation tips
- DSIRE – Database of State Incentives – to find incentives and rebates for energy efficiency upgrades as well as incentives for renewable energy installations
- U.S. Department of Energy – Web site for the agency
- Energy Savers – Energy efficiency tips from the Department of Energy
- Zonolite Attic Insulation Trust – Have you found that you have vermiculite insulation in your attic? This product may contain friable asbestos fibers and should not be disturbed. There may be money to assist in the abatement of the material and the re-insulation of the attic from a trust fund.
National Energy Auditor Certification Organizations
Learn more about the certification process energy auditors must go through to demonstrate both knowledge and hands on skills.
