HVAC rebates for North Shore homeowners.
North Shore homeowners can currently save up to $2,000 on a qualifying heat pump through ComEd and up to $500 on high-efficiency gas equipment through Nicor Gas. Amounts depend on equipment tier and are confirmed in your written estimate.
| Program | Equipment | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| ComEd (electric) | Cold-climate heat pump, Tier 2 | up to $2,000 |
| ComEd (electric) | Heat pump, Tier 1 | ~$1,400 |
| ComEd (electric) | Ductless mini-split (qualifying) | ~$1,000 |
| Nicor Gas | 97% AFUE furnace | ~$225 |
| Nicor Gas | 95% AFUE furnace | ~$150 |
| Nicor Gas | High-efficiency / combi boiler | $350-$500 |
Amounts are typical program values as of mid-2026 and change with program rules and equipment tiers. Some towns are served by North Shore Gas rather than Nicor - equivalent programs vary. Exact figures are confirmed in your written estimate.
The federal 25C energy-efficiency tax credit (up to $2,000 for heat pumps, $600 for furnaces and ACs) ended for equipment placed in service after December 31, 2025. Many HVAC websites still advertise it for 2026 installations - it is no longer available. We'd rather tell you the truth than promise a credit you can't claim. The utility rebates above are real and current.
A dual-fuel installation - a Tier 2 cold-climate heat pump paired with a 97% AFUE furnace - can combine a ~$2,000 ComEd rebate with a ~$225 Nicor rebate: about $2,225 off a system that would typically run $14,000-$24,000 installed. High-efficiency equipment costs more up front; the rebates and lower operating bills close part of that gap.
How claiming works
- Equipment is selected to meet the rebate tier - this is decided at quote time, not after install.
- Some programs require a registered trade-ally installer; that requirement is handled as part of the job.
- The rebate paperwork is prepared for you, and expected amounts appear in your written estimate up front.
Rebate questions
ComEd offers tiered heat-pump rebates - roughly $1,400 for Tier 1 and up to $2,000 for Tier 2 cold-climate equipment, and about $1,000 for qualifying ductless mini-splits. Nicor Gas offers roughly $225 for a 97% AFUE furnace, $150 for 95% AFUE, and $350-$500 for qualifying boilers. Exact amounts depend on the equipment tier and current program rules, and are confirmed in your written estimate.
No. The federal 25C energy-efficiency tax credit ended for equipment placed in service after December 31, 2025. Websites still advertising it for 2026 installations are out of date. Utility rebates from ComEd and Nicor remain available.
No - gas utilities like Nicor and North Shore Gas rebate high-efficiency gas equipment (furnaces and boilers). Heat pump rebates come from ComEd, the electric utility. A dual-fuel installation can qualify for both.
The equipment has to meet the program's efficiency tier, and some programs require the installer to be a registered trade ally. Your installer selects qualifying equipment and the rebate paperwork is prepared as part of the job - the amounts are shown in your written estimate before you commit.