Multifamily programs · Chicago
No-cost upgrades for Chicago multifamily properties.
Multifamily properties in Chicago, from mid-rise apartment buildings to high-rise towers, can qualify for a funded assessment and no-cost installation of water and energy saving equipment through utility efficiency programs in participating utility territories. ONPEAK identifies which of your buildings qualify, manages enrollment and installation, and you pay our fee only once the upgrades are approved.
Territory
City of Chicago
Applies to properties served by participating utilities in this territory. Your scan confirms which programs apply.
Buildings of 50,000 square feet or more already report energy use under the Chicago Energy Benchmarking ordinance. We use that public data, with your bills, to estimate what each building could receive before anyone visits.
Cities and areas we cover
- Loop
- South Loop
- Near North Side
- Lincoln Park
- Lakeview
- Uptown
- Edgewater
- Rogers Park
- Hyde Park
- South Shore
How it works
From address list to installed upgrades.
Eligibility scan
Send your building addresses and recent water, gas and electricity bills. Within 48 hours you see which buildings qualify and the value of funded upgrades each could receive.
Enrollment
We prepare the applications, coordinate approvals and resident notices, and schedule around your team.
Assessment and installation
Certified contractors working under the funding program assess the building and install the approved measures.
Owner report
Approved measures and projected savings, split between your operating budget and your residents, plus an upgrade roadmap.
What is typically included
Upgrades that cut water and energy bills.
What qualifies varies by utility and changes each program year. Your scan shows what applies to each property.
- WaterSense showerheads and faucet aerators
- Programmable and smart thermostats
- LED lighting in units and common areas
- Hot water pipe insulation
- Rebates on larger common-area projects
Why owners use ONPEAK
The program funds the upgrades. We make sure you get all of them.
Utility programs are open to any owner. What they do not do is run your portfolio for you.
- One partner for every property, utility and program in your portfolio, handled together.
- Every eligible measure checked against the program's list, so nothing is left out.
- Applications, signatures, resident notices and scheduling prepared for your team.
- An owner report that separates your savings from your residents' and maps the next upgrades and incentives.
Who it is for
Owners and operators, not condo associations.
- Chicago multifamily properties with 50 units or more
- Older mid-rise and high-rise buildings with central gas hot water
- Owners who pay water and sewer
Owner guides
Do Chicago multifamily properties qualify for no-cost energy upgrades?
Most Chicago multifamily properties with three or more units qualify for funded energy and water upgrades through utility programs. What is at stake for owners.
What does your Chicago Energy Benchmarking score mean?
Chicago buildings of 50,000 sq ft or more get a zero to four star energy rating each year. What the stars mean for a multifamily owner and how to raise them.
Which energy savings reach the owner in a multifamily property?
In a multifamily property, savings reach whoever pays each bill. Water, sewer, central hot water and common areas usually reach the owner. Here is how to tell.
Free eligibility scan
See what your properties qualify for.
All we need are your property addresses. We then ask for recent water, gas and electricity bills and return your scan within 48 hours of receiving them.
Received
Thank you. We will email you within one business day to collect your bills.
Your scan follows within 48 hours of receiving them. Anything urgent: infoonpeakenergy.com.
FAQ
What owners ask us.
Does my Chicago building qualify?
Utility programs in Chicago typically cover buildings with three or more units, both market rate and income qualified. ONPEAK works with properties of 50 units or more. Send the address and we will confirm.
Is there really no capital cost?
Yes, for the measures that qualify. They are funded through utility efficiency programs, and our agreement names each one. You pay ONPEAK only once the upgrades are approved.
My building reports under the Chicago Energy Benchmarking ordinance. Does that help?
Yes. Your reported energy use tells us where a building stands against similar Chicago apartment buildings, so the scan can focus on the measures most likely to matter.
Which savings reach the owner?
Water, sewer, central hot water and common areas usually reach the owner. In-unit electricity usually reaches residents. Our report separates the two.
How long does it take?
The scan takes 48 hours once we have your bills. Assessment and installation timing depends on the program's schedule and your building's access, and we plan it with your team.