Americans are eligible for a one-time $100 payment - see who qualifies
ACTIVE duty military members and veterans with disabilities may be in line for a $100 energy grant, thanks to an initiative from an electricity provider.
Ameren Illinois launched a Military Support Program to help customers who have served our country with financial relief.
The grant program is part of a $1.75million initiative by Ameren Illinois to help customers handle high energy costs.
In June, Ameren announced that its average customer would see a $626 annual increase on their energy bill as the company increased rates to keep up with expenses.
"Many of our customers are facing financial challenges because of inflation and the rising cost of energy," Joe Solari, vice president of customer experience for Ameren Illinois said in a statement.
"Our hope is that these grants provide some economic relief to disabled veterans and those who continue to serve our country."
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The company has more than 1.2million electric customers in Illinois, and upwards of 2million total clients in the state.
Grants are only available for military members with Ameren electric accounts.
Ameren has an application form for any military members interested in the program.
You'll need to provide your name, phone number, and Ameren account number, in addition to proof of service or discharge.
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Disabled veterans must have been honorably discharged from the military to qualify.
In addition, your name must be on the Ameren account linked to your address, and that address must be your primary residence.
Once your application has been reviewed, a representative from Ameren Illinois will contact you regarding the next steps.
Applicants will receive a one-time $100 payment if approved.
The company set aside $100,000 for grants, meaning up to 1,000 people will receive the money.
Households are limited to one grant per calendar year.
While the program has no official end date, grants are first-come, first-serve, and will be provided while the funding lasts.
Any customer experiencing hardship or seeking financial help can review all of Ameren's assistance options on the company's website.
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