Applications open for Ameren bill payment assistance for income-qualified Illinois residents

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By Metro East Sun

Aug 28, 2025

Income-qualified residents in Illinois who are behind on their energy bills can now apply for payment assistance from Ameren through their local LIHEAP agency. The new program provides an extra $150 in support to eligible customers.

Ameren recently announced it is allocating $4 million to assistance agencies to help customers affected by increased electricity supply prices and high summer temperatures. This initiative adds to the nearly $58 million in aid that Ameren Illinois customers have received this year.

For more information about energy assistance, Illinois residents can call 800.755.5000.

Schmidt, a Republican, was elected to the Illinois State House in 2023 to represent the state's 114th House District, replacing previous state representative LaToya Greenwood.

More details are available at https://www.wgil.com/2025/08/27/applications-open-for-ameren-bill-payment-assistance

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