Commercial Food Service Program
Quarterly Update | June 2025
Your all-inclusive pass for program information, tips to help grow your sales, program news and energy-efficient technology highlights.
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View Qualifying Equipment | Check Customer Eligibility | Submit Claims | Contact Us
Outreach Tools to Help You Sell More
Important Reminders
We’re here to help – outreach support
Leverage our outreach services to boost sales and better support your customers:
- Regular check-ins
- Training sessions
- Quick-start guides & checklists
- Lunch & learns on top-performing equipment
- Feature requests, troubleshooting, and tech support
- Updates on new program features
Submission deadline policy
To ensure timely processing and maximize available incentives:
- Claims must be submitted within 60 days of the original invoice. As of May 1, 2025, this policy will be strictly enforced.
- Late submissions may be rejected at the discretion of the program implementer and participating utility.
Tip: Submit claims promptly to avoid delays or missed opportunities.
Have questions or need support?
Contact the outreach team — we’re here to help every step of the way.
Heads up!
Starting July 1, we’re rewarding your efforts in a BIG way. Watch your inbox for details on our exciting new Summer Bonus Program!
Maximize Gas Incentives — BIG Savings Available!
Maximize Gas Incentives
Help your customers upgrade these commonly used pieces of equipment to energy-efficient models by securing these valuable incentives!
Below are some of the featured incentives from the Qualifying Equipment List (QPL):
Fryers — High rebates available!
ENERGY STAR-rated standard vat gas fryers are on average 30% more efficient than standard models and save $4,400 on utility bills over the products lifetime. Qualified models are eligible for incentives up to $500 per fryer vat.
Griddles
ENERGY STAR-rated gas griddles are on average 14% more efficient than standard models and save $1,600 on utility bills over the products lifetime. Qualified models are eligible for incentives up to $500 per griddle.
Convection Ovens
ENERGY STAR-rated gas convection ovens are on average 27% more efficient than standard models and save $1,500 on utility bills over the products lifetime. Qualified models are eligible for incentives up to $300 per cavity.
More Programs for Your Customers
Alternative Utility Programs for Your Customers to Explore
If your customer doesn’t qualify for the Illinois Commercial Food Service Program, they may still be eligible for their utility’s downstream programs.
These programs can provide additional discounts to help close sales and improve customer satisfaction.
Select a utility below to find more rebate offerings
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More programs for your customers
Even if your customer doesn’t qualify for the Illinois Commercial Food Service Program, they may still be eligible for their utility’s downstream programs.
These programs can provide additional discounts to help close sales and improve customer satisfaction.
Select a utility below to find more rebate offerings
Tell Us More!
We Want to Hear from You.
We love hearing about your success with the program!
If you or a customer has a great experience to share, let us know.
Here’s a recent testimonial from one of our valued dealers:
“The incentives provided have been instrumental in helping us close deals that would have otherwise been more challenging. Thanks to these energy rebate incentives, we’ve successfully closed 10 contracts in just over a month—an achievement that speaks volumes about the program’s effectiveness.”
— Guido Nava, Vice President of Sales, Nieco
If you have a story like Guido’s, we’d love to feature it in the next edition!
New to the Illinois Commercial Food Service Program?
Refer a friend! They can call us at 888-214-4014, email us at
foodservice-il@frontierenergy.com, or visit Become a Supplier.









