Trade Ally Newsletter - Q1 2024
2024 Program Updates
Be sure to review all changes and updates for the 2024 program year. Download the full list here!
Program Changes:
- Tankless water heater rebate requirement updated to ENERGY STAR® 5.0 and UEF ≥ 0.95
New in 2024:
- Tankless water heater and dock door seal rebates added
- Gas Heat Pump (GHP) incentive added at $4/therm through custom offering
Program Changes:
- Storage water heaters no longer need to be ENERGY STAR certified
- Boiler descaling-chemical solution rebate - process boilers now eligible
- Boiler tune-up rebates available every 2 years (3 years for space heaters)
- Custom offering - minimum therm savings per year requirement removed
Check out our past newsletters for anything you missed!
Upcoming Events
Visit us at the PHCC Expo!
Visit our booth at the upcoming Illinois Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association Expo!
Date: Friday, March 22, 2024
Time: 12 - 5 p.m.
Place: Drury Lane Conference Center, Oakbrook IL
Helpful reminders and tips
Online applications
Here are some online application tips to ensure successful rebate processing:
- Use Google Chrome (recommended)
- Clear cache/browser history (shortcut: Control-Shift-Delete)
- Do not include punctuation or special characters including but not limited to, commas, periods, ampersands (&), percentage signs (%) or forward slashes (/)
- Limit number of characters in a field to 49 or less
Checklists
Use the below checklists to ensure a smooth and quick rebate process.
- Invoice Checklist
- Lists required information needed on the invoice for quick rebate processing
- Invoice Checklist with signature
- Contractor Circle installing members who offer the rebate as an instant discount can use this checklist to get the required customer signature
- Boiler tune-up checklist
- Lists all the required services and information, including technician signature, to avoid delays in rebate processing
Trade Ally Website
Online applications
Don't forget to visit our trade ally website!
- Learn about upcoming events
- View and download program materials
- Watch recorded trainings and webinars
- And more!
