Apply today! Ameren Missouri urges customers to apply for more than $1.5M in energy assistance

Key Takeaways

• Ameren Missouri urges customers to apply for energy assistance dollars, including more than $1.5 million through Dollar More.
• Eligible households may also qualify for federal energy assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Applications are only accepted through May 31, 2026.
• Most customers can enroll in flexible payment plans, budget billing and energy efficiency programs to help save money and energy.
• All customers can access free personalized energy tips to reduce your bill through the online Energy Manager and Rate Comparison tools.

ST. LOUIS (March 18, 2026) - As the temperature outside continues to ebb and flow, and Missourians adjust from heating to cooling season, Ameren Missouri is urging eligible customers to apply for energy assistance programs and review available payment options designed to provide flexibility and stability year-round.

To further support customers during this seasonal transition, Ameren Missouri is reminding customers the Dollar More program has over $1.5 million remaining. Dollar More provides eligible households with up to $600 per calendar year, and income eligibility recently increased to 300% of the federal poverty level (FPL). For example, a family of four with an income of $8250/month.

"We understand our customers are facing tough times. We are here to help," said Joe Solari, vice president of customer experience for Ameren. "For customers concerned about their energy bills, combining available programs with Federal LIHEAP dollars can provide the greatest level of assistance."

Ameren partners with local Community Action agencies to offer the Dollar More program to qualified customers. These agencies can also assist customers with applying for LIHEAP and Weatherization programs to maximize benefits. The deadline to apply for LIHEAP Energy Assistance is May 31.

In addition to Dollar More, Ameren Missouri offers several other options designed to give customers as much control as possible over what they pay:

• My Energy Manager is available for customers with upgraded meters who want to monitor energy consumption by appliance.
• Budget Billing is a free option that helps level out seasonal changes and evens out energy bills so customers can predict how much they will pay each month.
• Energy efficiency programs can help reduce long-term energy consumption. For example, customers can pair a smart thermostat with Peak Time Savings to receive a $50 enrollment bonus and a $25 annual appreciation bonus.
• Payment agreements offer flexible arrangements that spread balances over time.
• Additional energy assistance programs including Keeping Cool, New Start Energy Relief, Veterans Energy Assistance and more.

Customers can visit Ameren.com/Assistance to learn more.

About Ameren Missouri
Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and the company's electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for its approximately 1.3 million electric and 135,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. The company's service area covers approximately 60 counties and more than 500 communities, including the greater St. Louis area. For more information, visit Ameren.com/Missouri or follow us at @AmerenMissouri or Facebook.com/AmerenMissouri.