Residential Program Ally Resources
Welcome to the Program Ally Resource Page for the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Residential Program.
Resources For You
The Program Ally Resource Page provides you with valuable information, including project documentation, training, co-branding, guides, and contact information. Please check the Program Ally Resource Page often for the latest information.
Program Incentive Information
ENERGY STAR® Certified Product List
This link below lists product models that have earned the ENERGY STAR rating and are eligible for incentives through the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Programs.
Ameren Illinois Service Territory Maps
On-Bill Financing
Customers must meet the following criteria for the life of the project to be considered eligible for On-Bill Financing:
- Must be the primary person listed on the Ameren Illinois account
- Must be current on your bill
- Cannot have had a disconnect within the last year
- Cannot be on a pay agreement
- Minimum credit score of 640
- Debt to income ratio of less than 50% (for loans over $3,000)
*Additional criteria may be applicable and can be found at https://il.energyfinancesolutions.com/for-homeowners/the-illinois-energy-loan-program/
*Additional OBF information can be found on our On-Bill Financing Page
*Program Allies can enroll to offer On-Bill Financing through EFS at https://www.energyfinancesolutions.com/forhomeowners-illinois-loan-program
Instant Incentives
Residential customers receiving incentives through Instant Incentives are also eligible for On-Bill Financing at 8.74% for up to a 10-year term. The interest rate is set to increase to 8.99% effective Nov. 1, 2023. Credit check does apply. Program Allies interested in being able to offer On-Bill Financing must be signed up with our financing vendor, Energy Finance Solutions (EFS). Once you’re enrolled with EFS, your customers will visit the EFS website to apply & you will use this form for pre-approval before installation and again after completion to initiate final approval for payment. Reach out to your Field Energy Specialist with questions.
Available Residential Measures Guide 2024
Installer Recertification
Illinois Law requires contractors who are installing certain measures for Energy Efficiency Programs in Illinois to be certified by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). ICC certified contractors must renew their certification each year. Click the link below to find out where you stand with your certification.
Marketing & Sales Resources
Co-branding Requirements, Requests, Online Store, & Logos
Promote Your Involvement with Co-Brandings
As a Registered Program Ally, you can co-brand your marketing materials using the approved Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program Ally logo and text references, as well as order pre-approved co-branded marketing materials. You must follow all co-branding requirements in order to co-brand with the Program.
Co-Branding Requirements
Please read through the Co-Branding Requirements document linked below before creating any co-branded or Program-related marketing collateral. You will find important information on approved uses, text references, and logo requirements.
Approved Program Ally Logos
Download the approved Registered Program Ally logos at the links below. Before using the logos in any of your marketing, be sure to read through the Co-Branding Requirements.
Download approved Registered Program Ally logos:
Submit Co-Branded Materials for Review & Approval
All co-branded materials created by our Program Allies must be approved by our Program per the Co-Branding Requirements. You can submit a request to have your materials, webpages, social media posts, etc. reviewed and approved by our Program at the link below.
Program Ally Marketing Portal
You can order Program-designed and pre-approved co-branded materials for FREE! You can simply download PDF versions or have them shipped to you free of charge.
Program Ally Social Media Toolkit
You can download Program-designed and pre-approved social media posts for FREE from our Program Ally Social Media Toolkit! Click the link below to learn more about the requirements and get started.
Questions?
If you have any questions, contact Tucker Blum at tblum@ameren.com or 1.309.857.9773.
Jobs Board
Do you have open positions in your organization, post them on our Energy Efficiency Jobs Board to find qualified candidates!
Field Energy Specialist Map
Residential Outreach Team Map
Home Efficiency
About
The Home Efficiency Initiative allows enrolled Program Allies to complete incentivized energy efficiency projects for eligible Ameren Illinois residential customers. See the Home Efficiency Initiative requisite documents for further details.
Home Efficiency Technical Documents
PY22 Health & Safety Measures Guide
The Home Efficiency Initiative allows enrolled Program Allies to complete incentivized energy efficiency projects for eligible Ameren Illinois residential customers. See the Home Efficiency Initiative requisite documents for further details.
Fuel System Distribution Inspection Procedure
This document is designed to provide guidance on what actions to take when there is a fuel distribution system (ie. gas piping) that has a potential leak or when there are combustible gasses present in the ambient air of an Income Qualified eligible residence.
Health & Safety Field Guide
This document is intended to summarize best practices and published guidance for residential contractors and home performance professionals’ safe and effective completion of work.
Building Envelope Field Guide
This document is intended to summarize best practices and published guidance for residential contractors and home performance professionals’ safe and effective completion of work.
Residential Program Insulation Grading Reference Guide
This document is intended to assist with determining the effective R-value of insulation while in the field.
Knob and Tube White Paper
This document is intended to provide guidance surrounding the wiring type referred to as “Knob and Tube”.
Suspect ACM White Paper
This document provides guidance on how certain suspect Asbestos Containing Materials are to be considered during a project with the potential for building envelope measures (such as the Home Efficiency Offering, Home Efficiency Income Qualified, or Multifamily)
Home Efficiency Income Qualified (HEIQ) Duct Sealing Work Specification
This document provides more information on the work specification for Duct Sealing through the Income Qualified Offering.
Home Efficiency Project Documents
Home Efficiency Income Qualified (HEIQ)
Home Efficiency
HEIQ Customer Income Qualification Criteria
Core Program Ally Resources
HEIQ Homeowner Documents
HEIQ Energy Advisor Map
HEIQ Quality Control Team Map
HEIQ Feedback
Training Opportunities & Resources
PY2025 Program Ally Kickoff
Thank you to everybody who attended the 2025 Virtual Residential Program Ally Kickoff on November 13, 2024. We hope you found the event both valuable and informative.
If you were unable to attend, you can find the presentation slides linked below. For questions, reach out to your Field Energy Specialist.
Inflation Reduction Act - Home Improvement Tax Credits Webinar
Past Webinars
2024 August Morning Brief: Home Efficiency IRA Tax Tool
In this episode of the Morning Brief series from the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program, we cover an overview of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as it pertains to the Home Efficiency Market Rate customer as well as introduce the new Tax Credit Tool to help Program Allies promote the IRA tax credits.
2024 April Morning Brief
In this episode of the Morning Brief series from the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program, we cover important topics related to the Home Efficiency Income Qualified (HEIQ) Initiative, which provides customers with a FREE Home Energy Assessment, potentially resulting in low to no cost home energy upgrades. Customers can qualify based on their income. Join us for a discussion of recent and upcoming changes in HEIQ. We review recent updates made to the HEIQ customer application as well as the Home Energy Assessment process. In closing we review improved communication plans and various HEIQ process updates.
2024 March Morning Brief: Home Efficiency
In this episode of the Morning Brief series from the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program, we cover topics related to the Home Efficiency Initiative, which incentivizes building envelope measures for customers regardless of income. We announce exciting news that expands the number of customers that can be served in this initiative. We also cover the updates to the Home Efficiency Workbook and the updated test form included within. In closing we review other various reminders and tips to aid in your utilization of the initiative for Ameren Illinois customers.
2024 March Morning Brief: Available Residential Measures Guide Training
Join us for an overview of the Available Residential Measures Guide. This training is intended for our building envelope and HVAC Program Allies that participate in our Home Efficiency Income Qualified, Home Efficiency Market Rate and Multifamily Initiatives. We cover where to find this document, break down the document layout, review measure description format and cover items of interest for your awareness. This is a great introduction for your company’s administrative staff as well as project lead staff.
2024 January Morning Brief: Home Efficiency Income Qualified (HEIQ) Workbook and Test Form Updates for Program Year 2024
Join us for an introduction of the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program electrification efforts benefiting income-qualified customers. During the 30-minute Morning Brief webinar, we will discuss:
2023 July Morning Brief: Electrification 101
Join us for an introduction of the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program electrification efforts benefiting income-qualified customers. During the 30-minute Morning Brief webinar, we will discuss:
- Electrification measures, including displacing propane heat with air source heat pumps.
- Income-qualified customer benefits for electrification measures.
2023 April Morning Brief – Important Program Updates
PY2023 Smart Savers Program Ally Kickoff
August Morning Brief – Generating New Business
Program Ally Newsletters
2024
Insulation Guide
ASHRAE 62.2-2016 Update Webinar (HE, HEIQ)
HVAC Performance Toolkit (HEIQ)
HVAC Performance Toolkit
This tool is intended to serve as a “how-to” guide on measuring natural gas input, measuring static pressures and determining equipment cfm. – June 2018
HVAC Performance Toolkit – New Furnace Test
HVAC Toolkit Equipment Selection
This tool is intended to provide guidance regarding replacing heating and cooling equipment and having the right amount of airflow. – Sept. 11, 2018
Fuel Distribution System Inspection (HE, HEIQ, MF)
Fuel Distribution Detection Webinar – Oct. 19, 2018
Multifamily
Applications
Multifamily Energy Advisor Map
One Stop Shop Program Ally Orientation Webinar
Instant Incentives
HVAC and Heat Pump Water Heaters
Contractors can receive an instant discount on Central Air Conditioners, Air Source Heat Pumps, Ductless Heat Pumps, Heat Pump Water Heaters, and Smart Thermostats and pass those savings on to your customers! To receive the discount, you must purchase from a participating Instant Incentives distributor. Visit one of the webpages below to view the list of enrolled distributors.
Additional Resources
Upcoming Training Events
Upcoming Training Events
TBA
Questions?
If you have questions about the program, please contact one of our Field Energy Specialists:
Northwest: Contact Joey Starr at 1.309.323.9941 or JStarr@ameren.com
Metro East/Quincy: Contact Tim Huber at 1.314.302.2919 or THuber@ameren.com
East: Contact Justin Shearer at 1.309.509.8207 or JShearer@ameren.com
Southwest: Contact John Wilson at 1.618.980.1272 or JWilson@ameren.com
Southeast: Contact Matt Flowers at 1.217.821.1111 or MFlowers5@ameren.com
