Ameren Offers Energy Grants to Military Members and Veterans

Ameren Corporation is urging active-duty military members and veterans facing financial hardship to apply for grants through its Military Assistance Fund. The program provides residential customers in Illinois and Missouri with up to $600 every 12 months to be applied toward qualifying energy bill balances.

To qualify for the aid, applicants must provide proof of military status and demonstrate that they are past due, have disconnected service, or are at risk of disconnection. Ameren Illinois customers can apply through the company website, while Ameren Missouri customers must contact the United Way by calling 2-1-1. The company promoted the fund ahead of Veterans Day to ensure local service members were aware of the support.

Since its launch in 2018, the fund has provided approximately $500,000 in assistance to more than 1,000 military families. Joe Solari, vice president of customer experience for Ameren, encouraged eligible families to seek help immediately rather than waiting until they fall further behind. The company noted that customers may qualify for multiple forms of aid through other available energy assistance programs.