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 has arranged a panel of experts to share information and resources to support small business owners, including those with upcoming deadlines such as the Paycheck Protection Program. Review this recording to learn more! Recorded June 8, 2020.

During this 30-minute webinar, we go over the smart thermostat incentives available to your business or organization. You will also hear about cash incentives available through the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program that can help you offset the upfront costs of your energy efficiency projects and reduce your payback period. Recorded July 14, 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…

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…

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

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.