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Commercial Food Service Program

Quarterly Update | November 2024

Your all-inclusive pass for program information, tips to help grow your sales, program news and energy-efficient technology highlights.

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What's coming in 2025?

We’ll be back in full swing and look forward to continuing our partnership with you in 2025!

A Glimpse of What’s Coming in 2025…

Stand-Up Program Banners

In 2025, we’ll be providing each participating dealer with a stand-up program banner to display in your business. It’s a great in-store marketing tool to help promote the program!

2025 Program Participant Window Clings

The participant window clings we piloted earlier this quarter will officially be rolled out to all in January. We are grateful to the pilot participants for their feedback.

These free clings can be displayed by you or your customers in storefront windows. They’re a great way to raise awareness about the program and demonstrate your commitment to sustainable practices.

To get your window clings, please connect with your outreach specialist today!

Stay tuned for updates on any new measures or rebate changes as we move into the new year. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your outreach specialist.

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Who is offering gas and electric measures in 2025?

Starting in January 2025…

  • Natural gas equipment incentives will be available in the Ameren Illinois, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas territories.
  • Electric incentives will be available in the Ameren Illinois and ComEd territories.

Service Areas

ComEd, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas primarily serve the City of Chicago and Lake County. Nicor Gas covers the rest of northern Illinois, and Ameren Illinois operates in southern Illinois.

If you have any questions, please connect with your outreach specialist.

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Submit your outstanding claims

2024 Claim Submission Details

Even if you didn’t participate in the bonus program, you can still submit outstanding claims and receive your rebates.

If you are participating in the Bonus Claims Incentive, here are some important dates and reminders:

  • Claims submitted between November 1 and December 31, 2024, must have a customer invoice date between October 25 and December 31, 2024, to qualify.
  • Equipment must be delivered and installed by December 31, 2024, to qualify.

Don’t miss this chance to boost your year-end incentives!

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Commercial steam cookers

Why Should Your Customers Upgrade to Energy-Efficient Steamers?

If they’re looking to improve kitchen operations and lower utility costs, steamers are one of the smartest upgrades available.

Offering some of the highest savings and rebate amounts, these models are available in both gas and electric. making them a great fit for any kitchen.

Why Choose Steamers?

  • Energy Efficiency: Use up to 60% less energy compared to standard models.
  • Water Savings: Save over 90% of water, reducing both water and energy bills.
  • Gas & Electric Options: These models are a great fit for any kitchen..

Generous Rebates Available!

Qualified steamers offer some of the highest rebate amounts—covering 10-20% of the equipment cost. Help your customers switch to energy-efficient models and start saving right away.

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Energy-efficient dishwashers

Why Should Your Customers Upgrade?

Commercial kitchens need reliable and efficient dishwashing solutions, and now is the perfect time to recommend an upgrade. Many businesses are missing out on valuable incentives, giving you the opportunity to provide real value.

Why Promote Energy-Efficient Models?

By recommending energy-saving dishwashers, you can:

  • Lower Utility Costs: Help your customers reduce energy and water bills while enhancing sustainability.
  • Leverage Rebates: Take advantage of generous incentives to make upgrades more affordable.

Strengthen Relationships

Offer solutions that boost efficiency and lower costs, providing lasting value to your customers.

Encourage your customers to act now—taking advantage of these savings will make your sales stand out and build trust with every transaction!

Dishwasher Incentive Highlight

  • Undercounter Dishwashers: Compact, efficient, and perfect for smaller spaces.
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Tell us your story

Your success stories allow us to enhance our program materials and help you connect more effectively with future customers.

Understanding how our program benefits your customers helps us create compelling content that ultimately boosts your sales.

To share your success story, reach out to your Illinois Commercial Food Service Program outreach specialist or email us at foodservice-il@frontierenergy.com.

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.