Trade Allies
When you partner with Nicor Gas, your customers benefit and so can your business.
How To Participate
Participation is simple: become familiar with the offerings and start talking to customers about them. Rebates, assessments and business custom incentives are segmented by customer type, making it easier to offer customers targeted solutions for their energy needs.
Join Contractor Circle
Contractor Circle is an exclusive trade ally network, connecting customers to contractors and contractors to suppliers. Our dedicated outreach team is here to help you every step of the way.
We have a path to membership for any company that supports the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program.
Trade Ally Documents (apps, checklists, case studies and more!)
Residential
Commercial, Multi-family and Public Sector
Applications
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Agriculture Pre-approval Application
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Agriculture Application
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Boiler Tune-up Application
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Commercial Food Service Application
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Efficiency Improvements Application
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DCV Pre-approval Application
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Space and Water Heating Application
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Steam Trap Application
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Custom Pre-approval Application
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Custom Final Application
Checklists and worksheets
Commercial Customer Stories
Commercial Customer Testimonial
Industry Case Studies and Equipment Fact Sheets
Education
Hotels and multi-family housing
Industrial
Solutions for your facility
Contractor Circle members
Checklists for CCims offering instant discounts
Qualifying Product Lists (QPLs)
Residential
Commercial
Space and Water Heating
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≤ 299 MBTUH Condensing Boilers
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300-499 MBTUH Condensing Boilers
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500-999 MBTUH Condensing Boilers
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1000-1700 MBTUH Condensing Boilers
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1701-2000 MBTUH Condensing Boilers
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≤ 299 MBTUH Non-condensing Boilers
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300-499 Non-condensing Boilers
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500-999 MBTUH Non-condensing Boilers
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1000-1700 MBTUH Non-condensing Boilers
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1700-2000 MBTUH Non-condensing Boilers
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≥ 92% AFUE Furnaces
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≥ 95% AFUE Furnaces
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Infrared Heaters
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Condensing Unit Heaters
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< 800 MBTUH Direct-Fired Space Heaters
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800-1600 MBTUH Direct-Fired Space Heaters
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> 1,600 MBTUH Direct-Fired Space Heaters
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ENERGY STAR® Storage water heater, 75 MBTUH, EF ≥ 0.67 and tank size ≤ 55 gallon
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ENERGY STAR® Storage water heater, > 75 MBTUH and TE ≥ 88%
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Programmable Thermostats
Energy Efficiency Improvements
Commercial Food Service
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Conveyor ovens width ≥ 25 inches
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ENERGY STAR® combination ovens
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ENERGY STAR convection ovens
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Rotisserie ovens
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Double rack ovens
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Infrared charbroiler
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Infrared salamander broiler
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Infrared upright broiler
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Bottom-finned stock pot
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ENERGY STAR® commercial steamer
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ENERGY STAR® fryer width < 18 inches
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ENERGY STAR® fryer width ≥ 18 inches
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ENERGY STAR® griddle
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Pasta cooker
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Pre-rinse spray valve
On-Bill Financing (Energy Efficiency Loans)
Catch up with our Launch Webinar!
2023 Nicor Gas Trade Ally Launch Webinar
Most Common Ways to Participate
Installing Contractors
Distributors, Manufacturers and Suppliers
- Design, manufacture or sell energy efficiency equipment
- Design, manufacture or sell tools, testing equipment or related equipment that supports the installation of energy efficiency equipment or improvements
- Provide training for equipment, services or solutions offered by Nicor Gas
Builders and Raters
- Residential new construction
- Business new construction
Retailers
- Sell energy efficiency equipment and products
- Sell tools, testing equipment or related equipment that supports the installation of energy efficiency equipment or improvements
Engineering Firms
- Building optimization services
- Retrocommissioning
Trade Ally Contact List
Trade Ally Inquiries
Distributor and Contractor Outreach |
Residential Rebates |
Janet Sebahar |
Kristine Dwyer |
Trade Ally Outreach Manager |
Residential Outreach Specialist |
331.262.5290 |
224.760.0946 |
Residential Offerings
Residential Rebates |
Residential Air Sealing, Insulation and Duct Sealing Rebates |
Kristine Dwyer |
Asmaa Abdel-Azim |
Residential Outreach Specialist |
Trade Ally Liaison |
224.760.0946 |
313.600.6188 |
Commercial Offerings
Commercial Rebates, Custom Incentives, and Assessments (Public and Private) |
|
Bill Lewis |
Amy Destache |
Outreach Specialist |
Outreach Specialist |
312.810.6168 |
773.676.3930 |
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Andy Poffinbarger |
Greg Shelain |
Outreach Specialist |
Outreach Specialist |
312.344.1521 |
630.748.7439 |
Multi-Family Offerings
Multi-Family Rebates, Custom Incentives |
Multi-Family Assessments |
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Janet Sebahar |
Chris Peshek |
Trade Ally Outreach Manager |
Assessment Outreach Manager |
331.262.5290 |
312.940.9562 |
New Construction
Residential New Construction |
Commercial and Industrial New Construction |
Mike Resech |
Prachi Sharma |
Program Manager |
Outreach Lead |
651.200.3404 |
608.210.7107 |
Affordable Housing New Construction |
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Dan Moring |
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Program Manager |
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608.210.7179 |
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Emerging Technology
Emerging Technology |
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Mark Szczygiel |
Elizabet Iontcheva |
| Emerging Technology and Market Transformation Supervisor | Engineering Analyst, Emerging Technology |
224.230.8692 |
224.227.5590 |
