New Year Relief: New Funds Available for Ameren Customers

Ameren encourages qualifying customers to apply for energy bill assistance in 2026

Ameren reminds its residential customers throughout Missouri and Illinois that a wide range of resources are available to help those struggling with their energy bills. In addition to programs funded by the company, Ameren partners with the United Way of Greater St. Louis, the Energy Assistance Foundation and hundreds of Community Action Agencies to ensure customers can apply for funds to help with their energy needs, including the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

"As we start the new year, we're encouraging customers in need to make one simple resolution: Don't wait to ask for help," said Joe Solari, vice president of customer experience for Ameren. "Applying early for energy assistance prevents small challenges from becoming big burdens after the cold weather passes. Our teams are here to support you the moment you need it."

For those wanting to help their neighbors and others in need, Ameren invites customers to give back to their communities and partner with the company by making a one-time or recurring contribution through the Dollar More program. Funded by voluntary donations, Ameren partners with the United Way of Greater St. Louis and local Community Action Agencies to offer the assistance program to customers across its Missouri service territory. In recognition of the need for assistance, the company contributed an additional $2 million to the program to help their Missouri customers.

"Dollar More remains one of the most meaningful examples of neighbors helping neighbors," said Michelle D. Tucker, president and CEO of United Way of Greater St. Louis. "We see the impact every day, and we're proud to partner with Ameren to ensure that anyone facing a difficult moment can access the help they need, exactly when they need it."

The company's donation to the Dollar More program was funded by shareholders and not Ameren ratepayers. For more information on the assistance programs offered by Ameren, please visit ameren.com/bill/assistance.