Trade Ally Newsletter - Q2 2025

Application Portal Upgrades Are Underway

Our online application portal is currently closed for maintenance through the end of the year for any new submissions.  We are working behind the scenes to deliver a better application experience for you.

The portal will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026, to resume receiving application submissions for outstanding 2025 and new 2026 rebates. Please note that you will still be able to continue rebate-eligible work in December—you can submit any 2025 project applications via the portal from January 2 through January 31, 2026.

We appreciate your patience and look forward to bringing you an improved experience in January!  If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at eeinfo@nicorgas.com or call us at 877.886.4239.

The On-Bill Financing Interest Rate Has Decreased!

Effective December 1, 2025, the interest rate for both the residential and small business/multi-family energy efficiency on-bill financing loan offerings has decreased to 7.74%.

All other program terms remain the same. The interest rate for any loans issued before December 1, 2025, will not change.

If you are a Contractor Circle member who is not currently an on-bill financing loan approved contractor and you want to participate, you can learn more here.

Did You Miss Our 2026 Trade Ally Program Launch Webinar?

The Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program's new year starts on January 1, 2026, and runs until December 31, 2026. If you missed our webinar, you can view the full recording or download the presentation.