Ameren strengthens commitment to communities with $10 million in additional funding for programs to help customers across Missouri and Illinois
Key Highlights
- ➤Ameren adds $10 million to replenish customer energy-assistance programs.
- ➤Programs support eligible residential customers, small businesses, nonprofits, military members and veterans.
- ➤Ameren customers received more than $107 million in total energy assistance through September 2026.
- ➤Illinois relaunches assistance programs for small businesses, nonprofits, military members and veterans.
- ➤Missouri relaunches Energy Relief Grant and expands support for businesses, military members and veterans.
Expert Statements
Gwen Mizell, Senior vice president and chief sustainability officer at Ameren
“At Ameren, we know our strength is tied to the strength of the communities we serve.”
Gwen Mizell, Senior vice president and chief sustainability officer at Ameren
“Our commitment is threefold: protecting the safety, reliability and resilience of the energy system our customers rely on every day; supporting economic development and job creation while protecting our existing customers; and standing with our customers and communities when needs arise.”
Gwen Mizell, Senior vice president and chief sustainability officer at Ameren
“As customers face rising costs across many areas, that need is clearer than ever, making this support especially important.”
Joe Solari, Vice president of customer experience at Ameren
“Many families are facing real financial pressures, and keeping energy costs as low as possible remains one of our most important responsibilities.”
Joe Solari, Vice president of customer experience at Ameren
“That's why our commitment to our customers goes beyond traditional assistance programs to include energy efficiency and weatherization support, protections that help shield customers from emerging cost pressures, and continued investments that keep the grid reliable and resilient.”
Joe Solari, Vice president of customer experience at Ameren
“Together, these efforts are designed to support our customers and help make energy costs manageable for the long term.”
Kim Bond, Manager of customer assistance for Ameren Illinois
“Every customer deserves access to safe, reliable energy, especially during difficult financial moments.”
Kim Bond, Manager of customer assistance for Ameren Illinois
“This assistance will help Illinois families stay connected to an essential service and give them room to get back on more stable footing. When fewer customers fall further behind, it helps strengthen communities, creating a more stable energy system for everyone we serve.”
Page Selby, Manager of customer advocacy for Ameren Missouri
“We understand that many customers are balancing competing financial priorities, and reliable energy remains a basic necessity.”
Page Selby, Manager of customer advocacy for Ameren Missouri
“This additional funding underscores our commitment to being there for our Missouri customers and communities. For more than 100 years, we've worked to provide safe, reliable energy while supporting the people and neighborhoods that make Missouri home.”
Ameren strengthens commitment to communities with $10 million in additional funding for programs to help customers across Missouri and Illinois PR Newswire
* As an energy provider, a major employer, and an economic development partner, Ameren is committed to helping build strong communities and a strong region. * Ameren is replenishing and relaunching programs that help income-eligible customers, small businesses, nonprofits, active military members and veterans manage energy bills. * The funding can help eligible residential and small business customers reduce past-due balances, manage high bills or avoid falling further behind at a time when many are facing higher household costs. * Customers can learn more at Ameren.com/Assistance
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