Illinois Municipal Electric Agency - Electric Efficiency Program

May 27, 2022

Summary

The Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) offers incentives through the Electric Efficiency program. These incentives are available to the membership (and members’ retail customers) of IMEA. FY2022-23 of the program runs from May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023. Funds are allocated to IMEA members based on a prorated share of their electric purchases from the IMEA. Commercial/industrial and public-sector facilities served by members can apply for funds using the appropriate FY2022-23 application forms found on the website.

Eligible projects must be located in Illinois and receive electric service from the IMEA or an IMEA Member. Projects must produce electricity savings through efficiency improvements in commercial, industrial or public-sector buildings, equipment, or processes. Ineligible projects include repairs of existing equipment, fuel switching, new electric generation or those projects solely related to demand response or demand control. Project paybacks must occur before the projected end of the equipment life.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Illinois
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: http://www.imea.org/EEIncentives.aspx
Administrator: Illinois Municipal Electric Agency
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: Daylighting,Refrigerators/Freezers,Equipment Insulation,Lighting,Lighting Controls/Sensors,Chillers,Heat pumps,Air conditioners,Compressed air,Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls,Building Insulation,Motors,Motor VFDs,Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building,Custom/Others pending approval,Other EE,Geothermal Direct-Use,Vending Machine Controls
Incentive Amount: Lighting: Varies widely

Compressed Air
Air Compressors: $60/HP
Compressed Air Nozzles: $20/nozzle

Refrigeration Measures
Commercial Solid-/Glass-Door Refrigerators: $45/refrigerator
Commercial Solid Door Freezers: $100/freezer
Commercial Glass Door Freezers: $200/freezer
Automatic Doors for Walk-In Coolers and Freezers: $100/closer
Door Heater Controls for Cooler/Freezers: $40/refrigerator contolled
Beverage and Snack Machine Controls: $30 - $100/unit
ECM for Walk-In and Reach-In Coolers/Freezers: $35 - $60/unit
Evaporator Fan Control for ECMs: $60/unit
Strip Curtains for Walk-In Coolers/Freezers: $20 - $200/unit

Variable Speed Drives
VSDs for HVAC Supply and Return Fans: $60/HP
VSDs for HVAC Pumps and Cooling Fans: $60/HP

Custom Incentive: $0.07/annual kWh savings
Maximum Incentive: General: 75% of project cost
Eligible System Size: Varies by technology
Equipment Requirements: Varies by technology and system capacity
Installation Requirements: Varies by technology

Incentives

This program has 2 incentives
Technologies: Custom/Others pending approval
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Schools, Federal Government, Agricultural, Institutional
Parameters: The incentive is 0.07 $/kWh
Technologies: Heat pumps, Air conditioners
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Schools, Federal Government, Agricultural, Institutional
Parameters: The incentive is 60.00 $/horsepower

Contact

Name: Rodd Whelpley
Organization: Illinois Municipal Electric Agency
Address:
IL
Phone: (217) 789-4632
Email: rwhelpley@imea.org

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.