Ameren adds $1 million to help keep homes cool this summer and warm in the winter

Ameren Missouri announced today an additional $1 million in weatherization assistance, a program that provides energy-saving home improvements at no cost for qualifying homeowners and renters.

This year, the company has provided over $2 million to support weatherization improvements, including caulking, weather stripping, water heater jackets, insulation and more, which includes labor and materials. Guidelines for eligibility include household incomes up to 200% of the federal poverty level. For example, a four-person household with income up to $5,200 monthly is eligible to apply. Visit AmerenMissouri.com/Weatherization for more information and participating agencies.

“Customers in need of assistance can take advantage of these funds right away to upgrade their living spaces and start saving on their energy costs,” said Page Selby, manager of customer advocacy for Ameren Missouri. “We also encourage customers to apply for our energy assistance programs for additional support.”

Keeping Current is a payment assistance program offered by Ameren Missouri that helps make paying your energy bill more affordable. It includes a monthly bill credit between $35 and $90 along with help to reduce the total amount owed. Eligibility guidelines are the same as weatherization so customers can participate in both.

Participants in Ameren Missouri’s Keeping Current program, along with elderly and disabled persons, are given preference for the company’s weatherization assistance program. The maximum assistance, including labor and materials, varies depending on the project. Visit AmerenMissouri.com/EnergyAssistance to learn more.

Customers can also visit their online account at Ameren.com to access personalized solutions to make it easier to manage monthly energy costs. New features make it easy for customers to pay their bill, view usage, enroll in alerts and access a range of tools to help save time, energy and money.