Powering community support: neighbors helping neighbors stay warm this winter

Ameren Missouri's Dollar More program strives to help those in need

With winter in full swing, Ameren Missouri reminds customers of an important program to help those struggling with their monthly energy bills. Funded entirely by voluntary customer and company donations, the Dollar More program provides up to $600 in assistance, per calendar year, for eligible households. In 2025, the program distributed more than $637,000 in assistance to over 2,400 families to help with their home energy costs.

Donations made to Ameren Missouri's Dollar More program are tax deductible.

“Dollar More is about neighbors helping neighbors," said Page Selby, manager of Customer Advocacy for Ameren Missouri. "Whether you’re able to contribute a dollar, or more, a month, 100% of donations go directly to families in need of assistance in all of the communities we serve." 

For those seeking help with their energy bill, Ameren Missouri partners with community agencies and the United Way of Greater St. Louis to guide customers through Dollar More's application process. Eligible households must be at or below 300% of the federal poverty level to qualify for assistance through the program. Additionally, the program provides an opportunity for customers to help those in need. Customers can add as little as a $1 a month to their energy bill or make a one-time donation to the program. Every dollar donated goes directly to families in need within Ameren Missouri's service territory. 

To learn more about Ameren Missouri's Dollar More program, please visit ameren.com/bill/assistance/dollar-more or call 1.800.552.7583.