Q2 2026 Newsletter

The Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program’s Trade Ally Summit and Expo: Powering Your Business Though Connection, Education and Innovation

The Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program’s Trade Ally Summit and Expo welcomed hundreds of attendees, including contractors, distributors and industry partners, for a high-energy day focused on collaboration, innovation and advancing energy efficiency. The strong turnout reflected the continued momentum and engagement across our trade ally network.

Session Highlights and Key Takeaways

This spring's agenda featured a robust lineup of sessions designed to inform and empower attendees:

• Program Updates and Opportunities – An overview of the latest enhancements, incentives, and participation pathways to help trade allies maximize program value.
• Market Trends and Customer Insights – Experts shared perspectives on shifting customer expectations and how to position energy-efficient solutions for greater adoption.
• Emerging Technologies Spotlight – Attendees explored new and advanced technologies driving efficiency gains.
• Best Practices for Business Growth – Practical strategies for increasing project pipelines, standardizing business practices, improving business efficiency, improving customer engagement, and staying competitive in a changing market.

Each session delivered actionable insights that attendees could immediately apply to strengthen their business and better serve customers. You can view all the session presentations via the link below!

Expo Hall Highlights

The expo floor featured dozens of exhibitors showcasing innovative products and tools, training opportunities, available funding, program offerings and more. Attendees connected directly with vendors and our program team to discover ways to help their business grow and enhance their service offerings.

Networking & Collaboration

With dedicated networking time built into the day, attendees had meaningful opportunities to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and build relationships that will drive continued success and partnership across the trade ally community.

Recognizing Our Trade Allies

We came together to celebrate our trade allies and recognize the outstanding contributions that drive our programs’ success. Each attendee received an appreciation gift and was entered for a chance to win one of 30 raffle prizes. We couldn’t have done this without you—thank you!