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Rebates / Illinois

Illinois rebates for home energy & backup power

Verified as of 2026-10-25. Programs open, pause, and run out of money, so confirm with the administrator before you buy.

State HOMES/HEAR status per NASEO: HEAR not listed as launched · HOMES not listed as launched · DOE has not processed application (NASEO table updated 2026-09-30)

Programs

Illinois Home Energy Rebates (HEAR/HOMES) NOT LAUNCHED

Amount: planned
Covers: heat pump up to $8,000; $14,000 max (planned)
Who qualifies: initially <80% AMI
Status: NOT LAUNCHED - DOE has not processed application
How to apply: none yet
Run by: Illinois EPA

Source: epa.illinois.gov · as of 2026-10-25

ComEd heat pump instant discounts Live

Amount: ducted $900-$2,000; ductless $500-$1,000
Covers: ducted ASHP; mini-splits
Who qualifies: none
Status: live
How to apply: ComEd-trained contractor
Run by: ComEd

Source: www.comed.com · as of 2026-10-25

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