Overview 

This program establishes an incentive program for new energy-efficient propane appliances that are safely installed. Eligible new propane appliances: will replace an existing electric, propane or fuel oil water heater or furnace/boiler with a new propane water heater or furnace/boiler; or are installed in new home construction; or are installed in new manufactured homes. The program will reimburse consumers for safe installation of approved energy-efficient propane appliances in the amounts listed below:

Water Heater – Standard                                         $150.00

Water Heater – Power Vent/TTW/Tankless                $300.00 

Central Heating Ducted Furnace/Boiler                     $400.00  

A maximum of $500.00 may be claimed 

· Homeowners, builders, and sales agents of manufactured home dealers can participate in the program, however, Illinois propane marketers and their agents/employees are not eligible to participate.

· The person applying to the program is called the applicant.

· Reimbursements for safe installations are paid by the IPGA to the applicant.  

· All eligible installations must occur after the start date of the program, January 1, 2008 and must     be located within normal residential living spaces. Garages, outbuildings, shops, barns or other attached or unattached buildings are not eligible installation locations.

· Eligible appliances must include a receipt showing proof of purchase with the purchase date  occurring no more than six (6) months prior to the safety inspection date.

· There will be a minimum of 90 days to process completed applications and issue a reimbursement. 

· Reimbursements cannot be assigned to the dealer. 

· Maximum amount to be paid is $500.00 per installation address.

2008 Program Rules can be downloaded here.