Learn how to apply for business incentives

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• Pre-Approval

ComEd is offering incentives under the ComEd Smart Ideas for Your Business Program to facilitate the implementation of cost-effective energy-efficiency improvements for non-residential (commercial and industrial) customers.

Application steps

Step 1: Check project eligibility - Equipment must be new and installed in a non-residential building on a qualified ComEd rate schedule. Please read all terms and conditions to confirm your project will qualify.

Step 2: Check equipment eligibility - Equipment must meet the specifications as explained in the applications. Please read these carefully and confirm that your equipment meets these requirements.

Step 3: Apply for a reservation - Requests for reservations may be submitted on or after June 1, 2009. Complete and sign the application. Pre-approval reservations are required for all custom and some prescriptive incentives and are strongly encouraged for all projects. A reservation does not guarantee an incentive. Incentives will be calculated based on the final application. Be sure to include all of the required documentation with your application.

Step 4: Complete the project - Be sure the specified equipment meets the program requirements and you have a reservation (if required) before ordering equipment.

Step 5: Submit a final application - Within 60 days of project completion, submit a final application along with all of the required documentation. Incomplete documentation will delay processing and payment of an incentive. Projects cannot begin before April 1, 2009.

Notes

• Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is an incentive limit of $100,000 for prescriptive and $200,000 for custom per site.
• Public buildings such as a government office and schools should refer to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Program.
• Customers may not apply for energy efficiency incentives from ComEd and DCEO for the same project or measure.
• Fuel-switching (i.e., from oil or natural gas to electric equipment), renewable, or combined heat and power technologies do not qualify for incentives.

Ready to begin your project? Visit our Trade Ally Directory to find contractors in your area who are trained in the Smart Ideas programs.

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