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Regardless to the threat of bad weather with projected deep snow and freezing temperatures, Heat-Up St. Louis, Inc., providing energy assistance, public education and advocacy will remain open remotely by gaining access to Heatupstlouis.org. Please continue to fill out our applications under, “St. Louis County Residents, or “City Residents” or “Outside Missouri and Illinois Residents.” […]

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 […]

The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the City of St. Louis which remains in effect through 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 1. The St. Louis region will experience dangerously hot conditions, with heat index values expected as high as 114 degrees. These temperatures and high humidity will increase […]

Today, (February 9th at 4:00 P.M.) The bi-state area advocacy, educational and utility charity, Heatupstlouis.org has more than $955,000 so far. That is up by 7% vs. last year’s campaign, which raised about $900,000. This year’s theme was “Have a Heart…Heat a Home.” Heatupstlouis.org officials also believe the increase of over 765 volunteers helped with […]

After coming off of a blistering cold month of January, February has given Missouri and Illinois residents some relief of warmer temperatures. And a chance to catch-up on their past due utility bills or a chance to review their tight home financial budgets. Despite those overnights and early mornings, chilly temperatures still kick on some […]

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO (August 22, 2023) – During this Excessive Heat Warning, St Louis County would like to remind residents of some resources available. • The Department of Human Services has provided $1 million to Cool Down St. Louis to help pay utility bills. For more information on Cool Down St. Louis, go to […]

Heat Advisory Issued for Wednesday through Friday Extreme heat has returned to portions of eastern Missouri and southern Illinois. A Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service in St. Louis from 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, and will remain in effect until 9 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2023. Heat index values of […]

Customers encouraged to register for Ameren Missouri programs designed to keep vulnerable neighbors safe and cool during the summer heat  ST. LOUIS (June 12, 2023) – In preparation for the hot summer weeks ahead, Ameren Missouri donated $100,000 to Cooldownstlouis.org and Cooldownmissouri.org to support the most vulnerable customers in St. Louis and eastern Missouri. The […]

The 23rd Annual Hardee’s Rise and Shine for Heatupstlouis.org Benefit has been deemed a success so far, considering inflation. The regional charity has raised a record breaking $900,000, so far TO DATE.  That is a 29% increase compared to $700,000 last year. Heatupstlouis.org officials said that the revenue came from the efforts of 600 volunteers; generous donors;  the sale of Hardee’s Sausage […]