8  ILLINOIS BUSINESS LEADER
HOW DOES THE ILLINOIS 
CHAMBER HELP NICOR 
GAS?
Nicor Gas has been a member of 
the Illinois Chamber of Commerce 
for more than 20 years. We are also 
members of more than 45 state 
and local chambers of commerce, 
including the Chicagoland Chamber, 
Illinois Black Chamber of Com­
merce, Illinois Hispanic Chamber of 
Commerce, Aurora Regional Cham­
ber of Commerce, Chicago South­
land Chamber of Commerce, Joliet 
Region Chamber of Commerce, 
McLean County Chamber of Com­
merce, Naperville Area Chamber of 
Commerce and Greater Rockford 
Area Chamber of Commerce. 
	
We rely on our chambers to help 
us share important company infor­
mation and programs with other 
business members, many of whom 
are also our residential customers. 
The Illinois Chamber helps protect 
and advocate for its members’ inter­
ests, promotes business activity in the 
state, offers networking opportuni­
ties, provides development and edu­
cational programs to help businesses 
succeed and helps members stay 
abreast of key issues that may impact 
their businesses. 
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HIGHLIGHT?
We are firm believers that offering 
energy options is in the best interest 
of our customers, communities and 
stakeholders. This is why we actively 
engage with local government enti­
ties and the communities we serve 
to foster collaboration and provide 
education about the advantages of 
natural gas. 
	
Regardless of the season or 
weather conditions, natural gas 
service experiences minimal inter­
ruptions. Homes utilizing natural 
gas for space heating, water heating, 
cooking and clothes drying produce 
approximately 22% lower carbon 
dioxide emissions compared to 
all-electric residences. Furthermore, 
natural gas remains the most cost-ef­
fective energy source for residential 
heating during winter. In our service 
area, natural gas accounts for 75% 
of the total energy required for both 
residential and commercial purposes.
	
Our dedication extends beyond 
mere business; we genuinely care 
about our customers, who are the fo­
cal point of our endeavors. For more 
than 160 years, we have remained 
unwavering in our commitment to 
delivering clean, safe, reliable and 
affordable natural gas – a choice our 
customers expect and deserve.
*U.S. Census Bureau. American Community 
Survey 2022: Home Heating Fuel.
**American Gas Association. Illinois State 
Profile. 
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
In collaboration with Nicor Gas, Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity broke ground on a subdivision 
comprised of 17 energy-efficient homes in Aurora, Illinois.
The Illinois Chamber 
helps protect and 
advocate for its 
members’ interests, 
promotes business 
activity in the state, 
offers networking 
opportunities ... 

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