Starting October 1, 2024, eligible Illinois residents can enroll for a monthly discount on their natural gas bills. The variable Illinois Low-Income Discount Rate program is based on household income and will automatically be applied to Nicor Gas customers' natural gas bills when they are approved for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Discounts will range from 5 percent to 75 percent of the total bill based on their household size and income. Household with income between 201 percent and 300 percent can apply for a 5 percent discount directly through Nicor Gas.
Households that received LIHEAP benefits during the last program year will automatically begin receiving a Nicor gas discount starting on their October bill received in November until they apply again this year. For the 5% discount, please contact Nicor Gas at 1-888-642-6748 or www.nicorgas.com.
Residents of DuPage County can apply by calling to schedule an appointment at 630-407-6500 or 1-800-942-9412 (toll-free). More information is available at dupagecounty.gov/liheap for both utility assistance programs. Specifics on the rate discount can viewed or downloaded on this brochure