Offering big benefits — and a decrease in energy use — light emitting diode (LED) technology has been a bright idea since it arrived on the scene.

A casual observer would assume that “vendors” and “contractors” sell energy projects to building owners. In reality, the energy managers and other internal champions connected to those buildings wind up doing most of the “selling”. They’re the ones who lobby to gain consensus among their peers in property management, facilities, and engineering to persuade senior management to prioritize the initiative, and ultimately convince capital budgeting to approve the needed funds. This fast-paced session will highlight 3 key strategies that the most successful internal champions leverage…

The April Power Lunch webinar will be an opportunity for Ameren Illinois customers and HVAC contractors to become more acquainted with Advanced Rooftop Controls technology. We will discuss how it can benefit your business, learn how to evaluate potential sites for cost effectiveness, and qualify for energy efficiency incentives. You will also hear from Adam Sampson, CEO, from the Knox County YMCA in Galesburg about their recent ARC project and the Ameren Illinois incentives that they received. Advanced Rooftop Controls (ARC) are a high-value and…

Learn how an HVAC project helped MasterBrand Cabinets reduce energy use at their Arthur plant, saving as much as $70,000 per year in energy costs.

Corn & Kilowatts: Wyffels Hybrids Partners with Ameren Illinois to Reduce Energy Use.

The June Power Lunch will explore the new world of Networked Lighting Control systems. More specifically, we’ll review the components that make up an LLLC system (Luminaire Level Lighting Controls). During the Power Lunch, we’ll discuss strategies for controlling lights to save energy and explore the topology of wired and wireless systems. Just as LED bulbs forever changed the lighting industry, a new revolution in lighting controls promises to take energy savings to the next level. Networked Lighting Control systems use a combination of sensors,…

Find out how MasterBrand Cabinets completed several retro commissioning projects to reduce energy use at their Arthur plant, saving as much as $70,000 per year in energy costs.

The July Power Lunch webinar will be an opportunity for Ameren Illinois customers and HVAC contractors to become more acquainted with Advanced Rooftop Controls technology, better understand how it can benefit your business, learn how to evaluate potential sites for cost effectiveness, and qualify for additional incentives. Advanced Rooftop Controls (ARC) are a high-value and cost-effective energy efficiency tool for a wide variety of commercial energy users. Any energy user with a rooftop unit on their site is likely to benefit from this technology. The ultimate…

Find out how custom projects helped MasterBrand Cabinets reduce energy use at their Arthur plant, saving as much as $70,000 per year in energy costs.

Get professional guidance to identify cost-effective, energy-saving opportunities that will maximize your building’s performance and save you money.

Energy efficiency can benefit education campus-wide! Educational facilities — including universities, community colleges, and K-12 schools — can benefit from a variety of energy efficiency projects. From low-cost improvements to large-scale projects, increasing your facility’s efficiency will help cut your annual energy costs and improve learning environments. Learn about the energy saving benefits Parkland College has experienced through several projects implemented across their campus and the challenges and successes they have seen!

The Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program is excited to announce our new, 2022 Competitive Large Incentive Project (CLIP) offering. CLIP is a limited time incentive Offering that allows customers to bid on generous cash incentives and bonus dollars not normally available — and significantly widens the spectrum of eligible facility projects. Applications are due by Sept. 30 and awards made by mid-November for projects completed by Oct. 31, 2022. In this webinar, we’ll walk you through the incentive details and advise on completing your application. We’ll also take a look at…

Don’t wait to convert, or finish converting, your large facility to interior/exterior LED lighting! This webinar will focus on a typical business case for LED lighting, the easy application process, and the highest ever incentives available. In addition, we will introduce Premium Hydraulic/Gearbox Fluids and related cash incentives, which can help you save energy and decrease maintenance costs.

Networked Lighting Controls Pay Dividends for Champaign Bank

During these uncertain times there are a lot of resources available for small businesses. Small business owners need support, recovery, and resiliency to weather the current storm and come out stronger. Ameren Illinois is hosting a webinar to provide updated information about the Payroll Protection Program, including resources on eligibility and how to apply.