Qualifying Equipment
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Commercial foodservice equipment must meet minimum energy-efficiency specifications to qualify.
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To qualify for a discount for electric equipment, the customer must electric service from either Ameren Illinois or ComEd®.
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To qualify for a discount for gas equipment, the customer must receive gas service from Ameren Illinois, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas or North Shore Gas.
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Program criteria are subject to change.
Discounts
Discount amounts are per unit (fryer vat, broiler deck, steamer compartment, etc.). Full amounts for a given model can be confirmed in the Qualified Products List below.
From October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, the Illinois Foodservice Equipment Rebates offering is providing a bonus for select qualifying equipment.
QUALIFYING EQUIPMENT
PROMO CUSTOMER REBATE
PROMO SPIF
UNIT
Natural Gas Fryers
$750
$1,000
$50
Per vat
Natural Gas Convection Ovens
$750
$1,000
$75
Per cavity
Pre-Rinse Spray Valves
$5
$25
Per unit
$25
$50
Demand Controlled Kitchen Ventilation
$2,500
$4,000
$100
$400
Per system
EQUIPMENT
DISCOUNTS UP TO...
Conveyor broilers
$4,000
Kitchen ventilation
$2,500
Combination ovens
$2,000
Rack ovens
$2,000
Steam cookers
$3,000
Conveyor ovens
$1,500
Rack Conveyor Dishwashers
$1,500
Charbroilers
$1,000
Door-type dishwashers
$750
Fryers
$750
Griddles
$600
Convection ovens
$750
Rotisserie ovens
$500
Infrared salamanders
$2,500
Ice machines
$200
Hot food holding cabinets
$500
Refrigerators
$300
Undercounter Dishwashers
$300
Pasta Cookers
$200
Freezers
$200
Pre-rinse spray valves
$25
Deck Ovens
$1500
Q-Sync Motors (Med Temp)
$50
Qualifying Models
A full list of qualifying models and discount amounts can be seen in the Qualified Products List. This list can be sorted by manufacturer, model, and other criteria.
Minimum Energy Efficiency Specifications
Gas Equipment
SPECIFICATION – GAS EQUIPMENT
UNIT (U)
INCENTIVE (I)
COOKING EQUIPMENT
Broiler: Charbroiler (underfired)
Charbroiler must use infrared (IR) burners
U: Broiler
I: $1,000
Broiler: Conveyor
Conveyor broiler models (conveyor width < 22-inches) must have a tested idle rate ≤ 40,000 Btu/h utilizing ASTM Standard F2239.
Conveyor broiler models (conveyor width ≥ 22-inches and ≤ 28-inches) must have a tested idle energy rate of ≤ 60,000 Btu/h utilizing ASTM Standard F2239.
Conveyor broiler models (conveyor width > 28-inches) must have a tested idle energy rate of ≤ 70,000 Btu/h utilizing ASTM Standard F2239 and must have a maximum input rate less than 80,000 Btu/h or a dual stage or modulating gas valve with a capability of throttling the input rate below 80,000 Btu/h.
Conveyor broiler must have a catalyst.
U: Broiler
I: $2,000 for broilers < 22" conveyor width
$2,000 for broilers with 22-28" conveyor width
$4,000 for broilers > 28" conveyor width
Broiler: Overfired/Upright
Broiler must use infrared (IR) burners
U: Broiler Deck
I: $500
Broiler: Salamander
Broiler must use infrared (IR) burners
U: Salamander
I: $2,500
Fryer
ENERGY STAR® rated Fryer with a Cooking Efficiency ≥ 50% and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 9,000 Btu/h, using ASTM standard F1361.
ENERGY STAR rated Large Vat Fryer with a Cooking Efficiency ≥ 50% and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 12,000 Btu/h, using ASTM standard F2144.
U: Fryer Vat
I: $750
Griddle
ENERGY STAR rated with a Heavy Load Cooking Efficiency ≥ 38% and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 2,650 Btu/h per square foot of cooking surface, using ASTM standard F1275 for standard griddles and ASTM standard F1605 for double-sided griddles.
U: Griddle
I: $500
Oven: Combination
ENERGY STAR rated with steam mode cooking efficiency ≥ 41% and Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 200P+6,511; and convection mode cooking efficiency ≥ 56% and Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 150P+5,425, using ASTM standard F2861. P = number of steam pans (oven capacity).
U: Oven
I: $2,000
Oven: Convection
ENERGY STAR rated with a Cooking Efficiency ≥ 46% and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 12,000 Btu/h, using ASTM standard F1496.
U: Oven Cavity
I: $750
Oven: Conveyor
Cooking efficiency ≥ 42% and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 57,000 Btu/h, using ASTM standard F1817.
U: Oven Deck
I: $1,500
Oven: Rack
ENERGY STAR rated Double-Rack Ovens with a Baking Efficiency ≥ 52% and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 30,000 Btu/h, using ASTM standard F2093.
U: Oven
I: $2000 for Double Rack Ovens
Oven: Rotisserie
Rotisserie must use infrared (IR) burners
U: Rotisserie
I: $500
Pasta Cooker
Pasta Cooker must be new.
U: Pasta Cooker
I: $200
Steam Cooker
ENERGY STAR rated with a Cooking Efficiency ≥ 38%, using ASTM standard F1484.
U: Steam Compartment
I: $3,000
SANITATION
High Temperature Commercial Dishwasher
Qualifying models must meet ENERGY STAR water consumption and idle energy rate for high-temperature sanitizing dishwashers. Dual-temperature machines must meet these criteria as well as the low-temperature machine criteria.
Undercounter type machines must have a tested water consumption of ≤ 0.86 gallons/rack and an idle energy rate (kW) of ≤ 0.5 per the ENERGY STAR test method.
Stationary door type machines must have a tested water consumption of ≤ 0.89 gallons/rack and an idle energy rate (kW) of ≤ 0.7 per the ENERGY STAR test method.
Single tank rack conveyor type machines must have a tested water consumption of ≤ 0.70 gallons/rack and an idle energy rate (kW) of ≤ 1.5 per the ENERGY STAR test method.
Multi tank rack conveyor type machines must have a tested water consumption of ≤ 0.54 gallons/rack and an idle energy rate (kW) of ≤ 2.25 per the ENERGY STAR test method.
U: Dishwasher
I: $300 for undercounter units
$750 for door-type units
$1,500 for rack conveyor units
Low Temperature Commercial Dishwasher
Qualifying models must meet ENERGY STAR water consumption and idle energy rate for low-temperature sanitizing dishwashers. Dual-temperature machines must meet these criteria as well as the high-temperature machine criteria.
Undercounter type machines must have a tested water consumption of ≤ 1.19 gallons/rack and an idle energy rate (kW) of ≤ 0.5 per the ENERGY STAR test method.
Stationary door type machines must have a tested water consumption of ≤ 1.18 gallons/rack and an idle energy rate (kW) of ≤ 0.6 per the ENERGY STAR test method.
Single tank rack conveyor type machines must have a tested water consumption of ≤ 0.79 gallons/rack and an idle energy rate (kW) of ≤ 1.5 per the ENERGY STAR test method.
Multi tank rack conveyor type machines must have a tested water consumption of ≤ 0.54 gallons/rack and an idle energy rate (kW) of ≤ 2.0 per the ENERGY STAR test method.
U: Dishwasher
I: $233 for undercounter units
$501 for door-type units
$1,000 for rack conveyor units Dual Temp
Pre-rinse Spray Valve
Pre-rinse spray valves must meet WaterSense specifications and have a tested flow rate of ≤ 1 gallons per minute (GPM) or less, utilizing ASTM F2324
U: Spray Valve
I: $25
Other
Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation
Installation of new or retrofit controls that vary the ventilation based on cooking load. Control system must include: Temperature sensor in the hood exhaust collar and/or an optic or IR sensor in the hood reservoir; variable speed drive on the exhaust fan that will vary the rate of exhaust to what is needed; variable speed drive on the make-up air unit, or other modification to reduce make-up air equivalent to exhaust air reduction.
U: DCKV System
I: $2,500
Electric Equipment
SPECIFICATION – ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT
UNIT (U)
INCENTIVE (I)
COOKING EQUIPMENT
Fryer
ENERGY STAR rated with a Heavy Load Cooking Efficiency ≥ 70% and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 320 W per square foot of cooking surface, using ASTM standard F1275 for standard griddles and ASTM standard F1605 for double-sided griddles.
U: Griddle
I: $600
Griddle
ENERGY STAR rated Fryer with a Cooking Efficiency ≥ 83% and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 800 W, using ASTM standard F1361.
ENERGY STAR rated Large Vat Fryer with a Cooking Efficiency ≥ 80% and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 1,100 W, using ASTM standard F2144.
U: Fryer Vat
I: $750
Hot Food Holding Cabinet
ENERGY STAR rated half-size cabinets (< 13 ft³) with an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 21.5 W per cubic foot volume, using ASTM standard F2140.
ENERGY STAR rated full-size cabinets (between 13 and 28 ft³) with an Idle Energy Consumption Rate (≤ 2V + 254) W, using ASTM standard F2140.
ENERGY STAR rated banquet-size cabinets (≥ 28 ft³) with an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ (3.8 V + 203.5) W, using ASTM standard F2140.
U: Cabinet
I: $500
Oven: Combination
ENERGY STAR rated with steam mode cooking efficiency ≥ 55% and Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 200P+6,511; and convection mode cooking efficiency ≥ 76% and Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 150P+5,425, using ASTM standard F2861. P = number of steam pans (oven capacity).
U: Oven
I: $2,000
Oven: Convection
ENERGY STAR rated full-size ovens with a Cooking Efficiency ≥ 71% and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 1.6kW, using ASTM standard F1496.
ENERGY STAR rated half-size ovens with a Cooking Efficiency ≥ 71% and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 1.0 kW, using ASTM standard F1496.
U: Oven Cavity
I: $600
Oven: Deck
Electric deck ovens must have a tested heavy load cooking energy efficiency of ≥ 60% and an idle energy rate ≤ 1,300 W, using ASTM standard F1965.
U: Oven Deck
I: $1,500
Steam Cooker
ENERGY STAR rated with a Cooking Efficiency ≥ 50%, using ASTM standard F1484.
U: Steam Compartment
I: $3,000
REFRIGERATION
Solid Door Refrigerator
Refrigeration system must be built in (packaged); model must meet ENERGY STAR V4.0 specification, using ASHRAE standard 72.
U: <15 cubic ft
U: 15-29.9 cubic ft
U: 30-49.9 cubic ft
U: >=50 cubic ft
I: $100
I: $100
I: $200
I: $300
Glass Door Refrigerator
Refrigeration system must be built in (packaged); model must meet ENERGY STAR V4.0 specification, using ASHRAE standard 72.
U: <15 cubic ft
U: 15-29.9 cubic ft
U: 30-49.9 cubic ft
U: >=50 cubic ft
I: $100
I: $100
I: $200
I: $300
Solid Door Freezer
Refrigeration system must be built in (packaged); model must meet ENERGY STAR V4.0 specification, using ASHRAE standard 72.
U: Freezer
I: $200
Glass Door Freezer
Refrigeration system must be built in (packaged); model must meet ENERGY STAR V4.0 specification, using ASHRAE standard 72.
U: Freezer
I: $200
Q-Sync® Motors for Walk-in Coolers
Qualifying replacement units must be a 38-50W permanent magnet alternate current (PMAC) synchronous Q-Sync® motor with a minimum of 81% motor efficiency (as listed by the manufacturer) for evaporator fans in walk-in cooler (medium temperature) applications.
U: Motor
I: $50
Ice Machines
Qualifying models must meet ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 using AHRI standard 810. Only air-cooled machines qualify.
U: Ice Maker
I: $200 for ENERGY STAR units
Visual Inspections
To ensure that qualifying equipment is installed at eligible locations within the sponsoring utilities’ service territories, Frontier Energy, the program implementer, will conduct visual inspections after the rebate has been issued.
The inspection will consist of a representative collecting the serial number and taking a photograph of the installed equipment for which the customer has received a rebate. The inspection will be scheduled at the customer’s convenience and should take about 5 minutes.
The Visual Inspection Authorization form can be found here.