Instant Incentives Benefits of Instant Incentives Instant incentives make it easier for Ameren Illinois business customers to make their facilities more energy efficient by providing upfront savings on: LEDs, including specialty bulbs, tube bulbs, and recessed lighting Smart Thermostats that can help regulate the temperature in your business’ facilities Notched V-Belts that help your existing HVAC systems run more efficiently Heat Pump Water Heaters that use less than half the energy of a standard electric storage water heater Instant discounts allow you to receive discounts at the time of purchase, which means: No Application — when you purchase eligible equipment from a participating distributor you won’t be required to fill out an application or complete any paperwork! Savings Upfront — you’ll receive your savings at time of purchase, so you won’t have to wait for your project to complete and for a rebate check to be delivered Start Saving Now — many of the products available with an instant discount are easy to implement, which means you can start saving on your energy costs sooner rather than later