More Missourians eligible for heating assistance

A sign displays the Ameren logo.
A sign displays the Ameren logo.


More Missourians than ever before are eligible for help paying their utility bills after Ameren Missouri and the State of Missouri expanded several utility assistance programs.

The state recently updated its federally funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to provide more funding and expand eligibility requirements.

A disconnection notice is not required to qualify.

Energy assistance payments have doubled for both LIHEAP programs. The Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) payment is now $1,600 in the winter and $1,200 in the summer. Assistance is available year-round.

For more information on the state's LIHEAP changes and to learn if you qualify, visit AmerenMissouri.com/LIHEAP.

For customers with moderate incomes who don't qualify for LIHEAP but have been impacted financially by COVID-19, Ameren Missouri created the Clean Slate program. More than half of the $1.2 million that was put into the program is still available. Through Clean Slate, qualifying customers may receive up to $750. To learn more and apply, visit amerenmissouri.com/cleanslate.

Another resource available to customers is the Dollar More program. In addition to customer contributions, Ameren Missouri recently added another $50,000 to this fund for income-eligible households. If you're struggling with energy bills -- or if you'd like to donate $1 per month to help those who are, check out Dollar More.