Ameren Illinois has a new program for customers who are struggling to pay their electricity bills during the pandemic.
Under the “Fresh Start” program, up to $700 is available to customers struggling to pay energy bills. Since the program opened on July 9, nearly 5,000 Ameren customers have received payments.
A family of four with a monthly income up to $4,367 may be eligible to receive up to $400 electric and $300 for natural gas bills. A family making between $4,367 and $7,642 may be eligible for up to $200 for electric and $150 for natural gas bills. Families in the lower income category must first apply for assistance from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
