Stay Cool This Summer With These Energy Savings Opportunities
Artwork by Krystopher Dudley Brown and Alexander Martin, members of the Peoria Guild of Black Artists
Summer is a time for barbeques, trips to the pool and frosty treats, but it can also mean increased cooling costs. With energy savings opportunities offered through the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program, you can start reducing the amount of energy you use to cool your home or business and start saving today! Together with the communities we serve, the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program works to make our state cleaner, healthier and safer for all. All of this and more while helping you save on your energy costs, so you can focus on what matters most to you this summer. Learn more about all the ways you can save with the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program by visiting AmerenIllinoisSavings.com/ways-to-save.
Energy Savings Opportunities
Home Energy Assessment
The first step to find out where your home might be wasting energy is through a Home Energy Assessment. A Home Energy Assessment looks for ways to reduce your energy usage and costs. Through this Assessment, you may be eligible to receive energy-saving upgrades at little to no cost, such as improved insulation, heating equipment and ventilation.
Online Marketplace
Browse and purchase discounted and no-cost energy efficiency products for your home such as smart thermostats, weatherization kits and advanced power strips.
Get a Smart Thermostat
Take control of your home or business thermostat, even when you’re away. Smart thermostats automatically control the temperature of your home or business from any smart device like your cellphone or tablet. Smart thermostats come in a variety of styles and prices to fit any budget. Some models may even be FREE after incentives and rebates!
Incentives and Rebates
Help offset the cost of equipment, supplies and appliances to complete your efficiency home upgrades with available incentives and rebates.
Business Online Store
Exclusively for Ameren Illinois non-residential customers, our Business Online Store offers instant savings on smart thermostats, LED lighting, advanced power strips and more!
Small Business Direct Install
Specifically for small businesses, the Small Business Direct Install (SBDI) Initiative aims at watt reduction to reduce energy costs through direct installation of lighting and refrigeration products by a Small Business Program Ally, oftentimes at deeply discounted prices!
Tips for Saving During the Summer
If it’s a cooler day, turn off the AC and utilize floor and ceiling fans to stay cool.
If you leave the house, turn up the AC to 78° or higher, so you aren’t cooling an empty home.
To keep the sun from heating your home, use window coverings or install awnings to shade your home and keep it cool.
Energy Savings Guide
Ameren Illinois is committed to helping customers find ways to improve comfort, manage usage and reduce costs with help from the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program. From renovation projects to everyday living, there are easy, do-it-yourself energy-saving tasks that you can do to improve the comfort and resale value of your home, all while reducing your monthly energy costs. Download our Energy Savings Guide to learn about making your home more energy-efficient.
