We just made it easier for you… AND your customers!

Now you can quickly check program eligibility with our upgraded ZIP code lookup tool which now shows both utility territory AND rebate eligibility in a single step.

Why This Matters for You?

No more back-and-forth or guesswork. You can now:

• Instantly confirm which Illinois utility serves a customer
• See if customers qualify for equipment rebates
• Speed up the sales conversation with confidence

This tool simplifies your workflow and adds credibility at the point of sale. It’s a quick win for you and a clear value for your customers.

Quick Tips to Share with Customers

The right fryer, paired with smart oil practices, can make a huge difference in daily kitchen costs, food quality, and long-term equipment life.

Give your buyers these no-nonsense tips to help them protect their “liquid gold”:

• Filter daily—or more in high-volume kitchens
• Skim constantly—keep crumbs and batter out of the oil
• Clean when you filter—but stick to fryer-safe products
• Avoid moisture—ice and water break oil down fast
• Keep oil temps steady—no overheating
• Season after frying—avoid degrading oil

Bottom Line

Better equipment + smarter habits = longer-lasting oil, better food, and serious cost savings. That’s an easy sell.

Your customers are looking for smarter, more sustainable kitchen solutions—and you’re in the perfect position to deliver.

As a participating dealer in the Illinois Commercial Food Service Program, you can use sustainability not just as a selling point, but as a true value-add.

Why It Matters

Commercial food service buildings use 5–7 times more energy per square foot than other commercial buildings, with most of that energy going to equipment and ventilation (U.S. Energy Information Administration). That makes energy efficient kitchen equipment a powerful lever for change.

Talk the Talk: Quick Messaging Tips for Customers

When you’re working with buyers, try using these simple lines to spark interest and close deals:

• Lower your footprint and your utility costs.
• Save money while aligning with your sustainability goals.
• Upgrade your kitchen, upgrade your brand image.
• Elevate your kitchen. Enhance your brand.

These lines help frame high-efficiency equipment as both a cost-saving investment and a sustainability win.

Real Impact, Real Incentives

For every $1,000 spent on utility bills, you could be spending up to $700 in unnecessary costs. With discounts up to $3,500 through the Illinois Commercial Food Service Program, you can choose the right equipment for your kitchen at the best price, increase efficiency without sacrificing performance.

Your success stories allow us to enhance the program

Tell Us Your Story

Your success stories help us enhance program materials and create compelling content that supports your sales efforts—by showing how our program delivers real value to your customers.

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