Business Program Ally Resources
Welcome to the Program Ally Resource Page for the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Business Program.
Resources For You
The Program Ally Resource Page provides you with valuable information, including access to the Program Ally Partner Portal, Program Ally bonus details, training, and co-branding materials and guidelines. Please check the resource page often for the latest news and content for this Program.
Program Ally Partner Portal Login
Log in to the Program Ally Partner Portal to track the status of your pending projects.
Don’t have access? Please reach out to Craig Ziegler at cziegler2@ameren.com for assistance.
Upcoming Training Events
Heat Pump Sales and Communication Strategies Training Webinar November 5, 2026
Ready to grow your business with heat pumps?
This webinar will help you confidently communicate, sell and stand behind heat pump technology. Learn the facts regarding heat pump reliability, comfort and energy savings. Participants will come away understanding how to effectively communicate with customers about the benefits of choosing a heat pump as well as how to clearly share strategies for ensuring optimal performance.
Featured Speaker: Zak Paine, HVAC Installation Advisor, Slipstream
The training webinar is to be held November 5, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. You can register HERE.
Program & Incentive Information
PY2026 Program Ally Early Completion Bonus
Business Program Allies will receive a 5% bonus on eligible projects submitted through the Business Program!* Eligible projects must be completed by Nov. 30, 2026 to qualify.
PY2027 Program Ally Early Completion Bonus
Business Program Allies will receive a bonus on eligible projects submitted through the Business Program.*
| Complete Your Project by: | Recieve Bonus Incentive |
|---|---|
| March 31, 2027 | 10% |
| November 30, 2027 | 5% |
PY2026 Customer Incentive Bonus
Your customers can receive incentive bonuses for projects completed in PY2026. To learn more and view terms and conditions, visit AmerenIllinoisSavings.com/Bonus.
Amplify Online Lighting
Standard and Custom lighting projects are now easier than ever to submit! Using the Online Lighting Application you can:
- Get your applications processed more quickly
- Run estimates for customers with energy savings and incentives
- Pick your lamps from pre-loaded manufacturer data
- Avoid sending in spec sheets
- Save time on paperwork
- Save your favorite equipment in the system for repeated use
Applications
2026 Applications
2026 Applications can be found on the Business Forms Library
Application Portal
View your previously submitted applications.
Energy Advisors Territory Map
Ameren Illinois Energy Advisors are a great resource and will provide your company with technical assistance, accompany your staff on sales calls, and assist with project applications.
General Forms
In order for your home to be eligible for the Healthier Homes Initiative, the entire household income must be included.
Incentive Reference Guide
Installer Recertification
Illinois Law requires contractors who are installing certain measures for Energy Efficiency Programs in Illinois to be certified by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). ICC certified contractors must renew their certification each year. Click the link below to find out where you stand with your certification.
Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) Installer Certification Requirement
Marketing & Sales Resources
Co-branding Requirements, Requests, Online Store, & Logos
Promote Your Involvement with Co-Brandings
As a Registered Program Ally, you can co-brand your marketing materials using the approved Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program Ally logo and text references, as well as order pre-approved co-branded marketing materials. You must follow all co-branding requirements in order to co-brand with the Program.
Co-Branding Requirements
Please read through the Co-Branding Requirements document linked below before creating any co-branded or Program-related marketing collateral. You will find important information on approved uses, text references, and logo requirements.
Approved Program Ally Logos
Download the approved Registered Program Ally logos at the links below. Before using the logos in any of your marketing, be sure to read through the Co-Branding Requirements.
Download approved Registered Program Ally logos:
Submit Co-Branded Materials for Review & Approval
All co-branded materials created by our Program Allies must be approved by our Program per the Co-Branding Requirements. You can submit a request to have your materials, webpages, social media posts, etc. reviewed and approved by our Program at the link below.
Program Ally Marketing Portal
You can order Program-designed and pre-approved co-branded materials for FREE! You can simply download PDF versions or have them shipped to you free of charge.
Create an Account for the Marketing Portal
Program Ally Social Media Toolkit
You can download Program-designed and pre-approved social media posts for FREE from our Program Ally Social Media Toolkit! Click the link below to learn more about the requirements and get started.
Questions?
If you have any questions, contact Tess Raschert at traschert@ameren.com or 1.309.810.7174.
Business Program Ally Updates
Jobs Board
Do you have open positions in your organization, post them on our Energy Efficiency Jobs Board to find qualified candidates!
Instant Incentives
Small Business Direct Install (SBDI)
2026 SBDI Program Ally Kickoff
The Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program invites you to review a strongly encouraged Small Business Direct Install (SBDI) Program Ally Kickoff webinar to learn about important SBDI updates, processes and reminders for Program Year 2026 (PY2026).Â
Become an SBDI Program Ally
If you are interested in becoming a Small Business Program Ally (lighting and refrigeration incentives directed at small businesses), please complete our Small Business Program Ally request form and our team will contact you to move forward with your enrollment.
SBDI Measure List
Small Business Energy Advisor Territory Map
Ameren Illinois Small Business Energy Advisors are available to assist you with any Program needs you may have.
Training Resources
SBDI Program Ally Live DLC and QPL Training – July 2024
The Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program invites you to join us for a SBDI Program Ally webinar. This Webinar will be used to provide more information on how to use the Qualified Products List (QPL) to more easily identify eligible products. We strongly recommend that you join us on July 24 for a live demonstration, led by a Small Business Energy Advisor showing full utilization of the QPL and searching for products on the DLC site.
SBDI Incentive Process Change – May 2024
The Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program invites you to join us for an SBDI Program Ally webinar to review recent incentive rate changes and process updates. Program Allies are expected to attend the webinar. If unable to attend the webinar, Program Allies are expected to watch the recording online to ensure awareness of all changes to the incentives in SBDI.
SBDI Policy and Procedure Review – March 2024
As mentioned in the Jan. 10 SBDI Program Ally Kickoff, the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program invites you to view a strongly recommended SBDI Program Ally webinar to review recent procedural changes.
