The Nicor Gas Rebates Program helps contractors offer more affordable, energy-efficient gas appliance installations to residential and business clients in northern Illinois. Whether installing high-efficiency furnaces, water heaters, or commercial boilers, the Nicor Gas Rebates Program provides rebates that can improve your profit margins and reduce upfront costs for your customers.
With Finturf’s point-of-sale financing platform, you can further boost sales, expand accessibility, and close more energy-efficient upgrade jobs.
The Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program provides financial incentives for installing qualifying high-efficiency gas appliances in residential and commercial properties throughout Nicor’s service area in northern Illinois. Through this initiative, contractors can help customers save on energy bills while lowering the initial cost of system upgrades.
Nicor Gas’s internal initiative, Contractor Circle, enables participating contractors to access Nicor Gas rebate processing tools, sales training, and marketing support — all designed to grow your HVAC or plumbing business. Nicor Gas owns, manages, and administers Contractor Circle as a trade ally network of approved contractors, suppliers, and energy professionals.
Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program categories include:
Note: Program categories, equipment eligibility, and rebate availability are subject to change without notice and may vary based on funding, availability, and program updates. Please refer to the official Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program website to confirm current offerings and requirements.
As a Nicor Contractor Circle member, you’ll receive a wide range of business-building benefits, including:
Use the Contractor Circle portal to submit Nicor rebate applications directly on behalf of your customers, speeding up the process and enhancing service.
Offer residential and business clients rebates on equipment like 95% AFUE (or higher) furnaces, tankless water heaters, and commercial boilers.
Access training materials, workshops, and technical updates to help you promote energy-efficient options.
Gain access to downloadable brochures, co-branded materials, and digital assets to promote Nicor Gas rebates to your customers.
Be listed as a trade ally on Nicor's website, where homeowners and businesses can search for qualified contractors in their area.
Becoming a Nicor Contractor Circle member is a straightforward process. Here’s how to get started:
Visit the Nicor Gas Contractor Circle Page
Go to the Nicor Gas Contractor Circle page to explore eligibility requirements.
Submit Your Application
Fill out the contractor application form with your business credentials, service areas, and licensing information.
Complete the Orientation
Once approved, you must complete an orientation to ensure your business will represent Nicor Gas accurately and fairly. After completion, you’ll gain access to rebate tools, technical support, and the Nicor Contractor Circle portal.
Start Submitting Rebates
After enrollment, you can submit Nicor rebate applications directly on behalf of your customers using the designated contractor portal. To be a Contractor Circle member, you must have a minimum of five paid rebate applications for open network programs or one business custom incentive in the current or previous program year.
Learn More About Financing HVAC Projects.
While Nicor rebates help reduce customer costs, Finturf’s financing platform gives contractors another powerful tool — payment flexibility. With Finturf, you can offer financing options to homeowners or businesses who might otherwise delay or pass on a much-needed upgrade.
To start exploring their options, your customers can easily submit online requests. No processing, underwriting, or funding is necessary on your end during the initial request.
Our waterfall algorithm helps connect your customers with lenders that consider a vast credit spectrum.
You can select options that don’t charge dealer fees and keep more of your project profits in your pocket.
Customers can potentially finance equipment from their supplier of choice, not just those affiliated with a specific brand.
When you combine Nicor Gas rebates with Finturf’s platform, you help make your service an even better option for your customers. Here’s how:
These benefits go hand-in-hand in helping your customers say yes to sustainable upgrades.
Looking to increase profitability and save clients money? Explore other rebate and discount opportunities available through Finturf’s contractor resources:
Disclaimer: Finturf is not affiliated with Nicor Gas. All Nicor Gas trademarks belong to the Nicor Gas Company. This content is informational, explaining how to leverage the Nicor Gas Rebates Program and how Finturf can expand your financing options.
The Nicor Gas Rebates Program offers customers financial incentives to install qualifying high-efficiency natural gas appliances.
Licensed HVAC and plumbing professionals serving Nicor Gas customers in northern Illinois can apply to become trade allies.
Contractors enrolled in the Contractor Circle program can submit rebate applications directly through the portal provided by Nicor Gas.
There is no fee to join. However, you must meet eligibility requirements, including proper licensing and insurance.
Yes, but using a participating contractor can streamline the application process and improve turnaround time. Here are the benefits that are only eligible through a contractor:
Pairing the Nicor Gas Rebates Program with Finturf’s point-of-sale financing platform can help make it easier for your customers to green light their energy-efficient upgrades.
When combined, these advantages encourage your customers to move forward with eco-friendly upgrades.
