This document provides information about Nicor Gas' rebate program for installing programmable thermostats. It details that residential customers can receive a $20 rebate and business customers a $50 rebate for installing qualifying programmable thermostats between June 2012 and May 2014. It instructs contractors to inform customers about the rebate and provides tips for applying for the rebate online or via mail using required invoice details.

1. Nicor Gas
Home Energy Efficiency
Rebate Program
Programmable Thermostat Webinar

2. Residential Rebates
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3. Programmable Thermostat
Rebate Details

4. Rebate Qualifications & Notes
• Residential rebate = $20
• Programmable thermostats must
– Be installed on residential natural gas space heating
equipment
– Capable of 2+ programs (weekdays and weekends)
– Capable of 2+ temperature settings
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5. Rebate Qualifications & Notes
• Must be purchased and installed between June
1, 2012 and May 31, 2014
• Customers can receive more than 1 rebate!
• Programmable thermostat rebates available for
business customers as well
– Business program rebate = $50
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6. Value to Homeowners
Comfort & Energy Savings
An extra $20
Flexibility & Efficiency
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7. Energy Settings from ENERGY STAR®
Heating Season
Setting Time Setpoint
Temperature
Wake 6:00am ≤ 70° F
Day 8:00am Setback at least 8° F
Evening 6:00pm ≤ 70° F
Sleep 10:00pm Setback at least 8° F
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8. Energy Settings from ENERGY STAR®
Cooling Season
Setting Time Setpoint
Temperature
Wake 6:00am ≥ 78° F
Day 8:00am Setback at least 7° F
Evening 6:00pm ≥ 78° F
Sleep 10:00pm Setback at least 7° F
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9. Value to Contractors
 Delivering multiple rebates to customers =
happier customers 
 Increasing the efficiency of the equipment
installed in a customer’s residence
Are programmable thermostats already part of
your installations?
Tell your customers about the rebate!
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10. Programmable Thermostat
Application

11. How to Apply
 Customer can apply online or via mail
– Visit NicorGasRebates.com, scan and attach
contractor invoice
– Download printable application
 Contractor Circle members can offer the rebate
as an Instant Discount
– More information at
NicorGasRebates.com/Contractor-Circle
– Contact us if interested in enrolling (it’s free!)
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12. Application Requirements
Installation Total
Date Installed Cost
Make Model
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13. Application
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14. Programmable Thermostat
Invoice

15. Invoice Requirements
1. Make
Customer Invoice
2. Model
3. Total Installed Cost
Instant Discount Invoice
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16. Qualified Products
NicorGasRebates.com/home
 Participation Information
 Qualifying Products
 Programmable Thermostats
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17. Are the models you install on the
Qualified Products List?
If not, email us:
Contractors@NicorGasRebates.com
We are always adding to our Qualified Products List!
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18. Upcoming Marketing Efforts
Consumer Coordination
Education with Distributors
Campaign & Retailers
Programmable
Thermostats
Website Page
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19. Things to Remember
Educate your customers on rebate & settings
Combine thermostats with other Home EER rebates
Be your customer's source for rebate info
Help us understand your challenges!
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20. Questions?
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21. NicorGasRebates.com
contractors@nicorgasrebates.com
877.886.4239
Contact us directly:
Celia Christensen
cchristensen@rsgrp.com
312-344-1536