Explore Energy-Saving Resources & Tools

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Explore Energy-Saving Resources & Tools

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We offer FREE training and tools to help you save energy, boost profitability, and improve the comfort of your business. Explore our available resources below.

CLIP Webinar - June 2020

The Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program is pleased to once again provide customers with the chance to compete for more than a MILLION dollars in cash incentives! Join us for an informational webinar detailing the process for applying to the Custom Competitive Large Incentive Project (CLIP) Offering. The Ameren Illinois Custom CLIP can provide businesses and organizations with the opportunity to receive generous cash incentives and bonus dollars not available through our regular Program. The webinar includes a live demo of the application process. Watch…

CLIP Webinar

The Competitive Large Incentive Project (CLIP) is a limited time incentive offering that allows you to bid on generous cash incentives and bonus dollars not available through our Standard Program. CLIP significantly widens the spectrum of eligible facility projects and the percentage of project cost covered. In this webinar we walk you through the application details and advise on technical review needs. We also review common project types, and give you the opportunity to clarify your understanding through a Q&A with Program personnel. We can’t…

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Customer Case Studies Webinar

This webinar covers real customer case studies for projects completed with Lighting, HVAC, Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), and Steam Trap incentives through the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program, as well as how your business can become the program’s next Real Result. Recorded June 5, 2013.

Bradley University Case Study

Find out how Bradley University reduced their annual energy usage, thanks to the implementation of metering, monitoring, and building automation.

Mahomet IGA Case Study

Discover how Mahomet IGA in Mahomet took control of energy usage and lowered annual electric bills by more than $60,000 with their groundbreaking geothermal project.

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Save Thousands in Energy Costs through the U.S. DOE's Better Plants Program Webinar

Did you know your industrial facility may be able to reduce its energy intensity by as much as 25% through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Plants Program? During this 30-minute webinar, learn about various initiatives within the program and new resources available to help you improve your facility’s energy performance — including new trainings, an equipment-sharing program, technology transfer, and an online tool to facilitate implementation of the ISO 50001 standard. You will also hear about cash incentives available through the Ameren Illinois…

Dominican Sisters Case Study

Find out how a decentralized boiler system helped the Dominican Sisters in Springfield to save $91,000 in annual energy costs and reduce their campus’ carbon footprint.

Carus Corporation Case Study

Learn how Carus Corporation in LaSalle used $100,000 in cash incentives to install a condensing economizer on their boiler system — lowering their annual energy costs by over $150,000.

IMEC: Together We Achieve Excellence Webinar

Failure to get projects approved and fully executed, with results sustained, can leave those involved feeling frustrated. This often leads to a workforce that is less engaged and involved in solving business problems. Linkage of organizational strategy and tactical projects is a key to ensuring businesses utilize limited resources effectively and involve all levels of the organization to execute on strategic goals. During this session, we discuss why strategy is so important when selecting projects and initiatives. We also walk through a few good practices…

Power Lunch Webinar: Connecting the Dots between Project Timing and Savings

This fast-paced session will answer three important questions: 1. Is it better to pay cash, use financing, or phase-in improvements gradually as cash becomes available? 2. What’s the true cost of delay in waiting to upgrade until the existing equipment reaches end of life? 3. Could reframing financing make it more attractive for someone who is typically averse to borrowing money to do energy efficiency projects? Recorded February 12, 2020.

Winpak Case Study

See how switching out air knives with ionizer bars through the custom program helped Winpak reduce their compressed air usage by more than $23,000 annually.

Energy Efficiency and Solar Collection Systems Webinar

Why is becoming energy efficient so important before installing a solar system on your building? Because saving energy is less expensive than producing energy. By improving your energy efficiency, the cost of installing a solar array may be reduced. In this webinar you will learn from a panel of industry experts about the energy efficiency measures, the process of assessing sites for solar feasibility, and how Ameren Illinois fits into the program.

Kingery Printing Case Study

Learn how custom projects helped Kingery Printing in Henry save more than $40,000 in annual energy costs with their commitment to eco-friendly printing.

Power Lunch Webinar: Financing Your Energy Efficiency Projects

When businesses hear about “financing” their energy efficiency projects, business owners often think of the challenges of that process – the time to fill out the paperwork, uncertainty of approval, interest rates, and hidden fees among others. These are the main reasons why the question “would you consider financing this project” often lands like a credit-unworthy balloon. Recorded July 15, 2020.

Parkland College Case Study

See how Parkland College reduced their energy use by tackling more than 15 efficiency projects, ranging from lighting and HVAC to submetering and strategic energy management.