Chicago — On Earth Day 2026, Peoples Gas is celebrating the 15-year anniversary of its Energy Efficiency Program. The program helps Chicago homeowners and businesses reduce energy use, which in turn supports the environment and lowers bills.
Data across 15 years of work shows huge environmental benefits:
- 140 million therms of energy saved
- Carbon emissions reduced by 743,000 tons
- More than $169 million in energy efficiency rebates to customers
Peoples Gas offers energy efficiency services and products to all residents plus small businesses, commercial buildings and industrial facilities. The work ranges from free and discounted thermostats and insulation to installing energy-efficient boilers, furnaces, gas heat pumps and water heaters. Full engineering studies are even offered for business and public-sector customers.
More information is available on the Peoples Gas website.