Ameren adds $10M for Illinois, Missouri energy aid

Ameren is providing an additional $10 million to energy-assistance programs in Illinois and Missouri as customers face rising costs. The funding is intended to help eligible households and small businesses reduce overdue balances, manage high bills and avoid falling further behind. Programs supported include Warm Neighbors Cool Friends, hardship grants, military and veterans assistance, and Dollar More in Missouri. Ameren says its support also includes energy-efficiency and weatherization resources to help customers manage energy use and costs over the longer term.