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to keep warm during winter.
Chicago, Illinois has a new gas savings program. A Two-Minute Warming
campaign was introduced this month to educate Chicago residents and Peoples Gas
customers about available cash incentives and tax credits for replacing older
natural gas heating equipment and installing new attic insulation. Richard Dent,
former Chicago Bears defensive end and MVP of Super Bowl XX, has joined the
campaign to raise awareness of the program and invite city residents to
participate. Since retiring from the NFL, Dent has focused on natural gas and
energy management issues as the CEO of RLD Resources, LLC.
"The Two-Minute Warming campaign emphasizes preparing for the coming
colder temperatures by reminding residents to check on their heating equipment
and insulation to determine if they need any replacements before the winter
weather hits," said Dent. "With just a few minutes of planning, Chicago
residents can protect their families from an unheated home this winter and
collect additional money through tax credits and rebates. It's really that
simple."
This heating season, thousands of families in Chicago will experience an
unexpected burn out of their end-of-life furnaces and boilers. Chicagoans can
avoid the inconvenience to their families by having their equipment checked
early, and if needed, replaced with a model that qualifies for the program. Dent
says, "Installing attic insulation can make an immediate difference in how your
home retains heat and is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to make
your home more energy efficient and comfortable, which can quickly lower your
natural gas bills."
Rebates through the Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings Program range from $50 to
$750, depending on the equipment or insulation being installed, and are
available to customers of Peoples Gas. Additionally, residents can also receive
a $1,500 federal tax credit, which is only available until December 31, 2010.
Information about qualifying equipment, incentives and how to apply online are
available at www.ChicagolandRebates.com.
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