Residents can do their part to contribute to sustainability in Naperville.

Incentive programs

Thousands of dollars are available through multiple incentive programs to help make the transition to sustainable alternatives.

• Naperville Renewable Energy Grant Programs
• *Discontinued Inflation Reduction Act Incentives
• State of Illinois Incentives
• Utility Assistance of Low Income Residents
• NICOR Rebates

Energy

• Support Municipal Utility & Electric Cooperatives Transparency & Good Governance
• Rewiring America: Go Electric
• Conserve Energy and Reduce Your Bills
• Electrifying Your Home

Home

• Electrify your home. Learn why electrification is part of climate solutions
  • Replace your gas-powered furnace and air conditioning with a heat pump
  • Change all appliances like gas-powered hot water heaters and dryers to electric variants
• Invest in good insulation to reduce energy costs
• Newsletters to Help You Stay Informed
• Conserve Energy and Reduce Your Bills
• Home Energy Audits
• Green Upgrade Calculator
• HERS Rated Contractors

Contact NEST to hear personal experiences of adding solar, cooking with induction stoves, and heating with a heat pump. It can be done and we love talking about it!

View the City of Naperville’s guidelines to sustainable building and development.

Transportation

• Walk or bike instead of driving
• Use public transit
• Replace fossil fuel powered vehicles with electric vehicles

Waste

• Reduce purchases of single use items and use reusable containers like water bottles, grocery bags, and tableware. Reuse > Recycling > Single-use.
• Build and use a compost pile for food and yard scraps

Landscaping

• Plant trees to absorb water and cool your house.
• Plant gardens to produce your own food.
• Plant native plants to absorb water and reduce the amount of landcover by grass.
• Build a rain barrel to use to water your yard.