Existing Business
Program Ally Contractor
Resources For You
The Program Ally Resource Page provides you with valuable information, including access to the application status 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.
Application Status Portal Login
Log in to the Application Status Portal to track the status of all your submitted projects.
Program & Incentive Information
Business Program Allies will receive a 5% bonus on eligible projects submitted through the Business Program!* Eligible projects must be completed by Nov. 30, 2024 to qualify.
Your customers can also receive incentive bonuses in PY2024:
*This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other special offers or bonuses. Only non-residential customer projects are eligible for this bonus. This bonus does not apply to the Online Store, Midstream HVAC/HPWH Offerings, Small Business Direct Install projects, Small Business Energy Performance projects, Staffing Grant, Strategic Energy Management (SEM), Metering & Monitoring, Feasibility Study or Building Energy Assessment (BEA). Bonuses are capped at $10,000 per project. Project and paperwork must adhere to all Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program guidelines and requirements. This Bonus is based on Program funding and may be suspended at any time. Program Ally must be registered and in good standing to receive the Ally Bonus. For lighting projects, the Program Ally must submit projects through Amplify Online Lighting for Standard Lighting Projects, Streetlighting and New Construction Lighting projects. The Program Ally Bonus will apply to all electric and gas incentives. Projects must be completed on or after January 1, 2024. Projects that had financial commitment or were pre-approved prior to December 6, 2023 are not eligible for the incentive bonus. Minimum total bonus amount paid out will be $50.
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
Online Lighting Application
Online Lighting Application Guide
2024 Applications
General Forms
Application Overview Video Guide
Incentive Payment Request Form
Incentive Reference Guide
Payment Release Authorization Form
Business Landlord Consent Form
Large Incentive Request Form
Application Guide
Amplify Online Lighting Application Guide
Custom
Custom Application
Feasibility Study Application
Metering and Monitoring Application
Supplemental Application for Customers without a Natural Gas Efficiency Program
Lighting
Standard Lighting Application
Amplify Online Lighting Application
HVAC/Water Heaters
Public HVAC/Water Heaters Application
Private HVAC/Water Heaters Application
Ground Source Heat Pump Application
Weatherization Application
Street Lighting
Retro Commissioning
Retro Commissioning Large Facilities Application
Retro-Commissioning Lite Application
Retro Commissioning Industrial Refrigeration Application
Monitoring-Based Retro Commissioning
Specialty Equipment
Specialty Equipment Agriculture Application
Specialty Equipment Industrial Facilities Application
Specialty Equipment Refrigeration Application
Specialty Equipment Data Centers
Public Specialty Equipment Hospitality Application
Private Specialty Equipment Hospitality Application
Farm Energy Audit Application
Water Saving Devices Application
Steam Trap Repair/Replacement Application
Monitored Steam Trap Application
Public Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) Application
Private Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) Application
Ultra Low Temp Freezers
Instant Incentives Installation
Non Profit Equipment Install Application
Public Sector Equipment Install Application
New Construction
New Construction Application (Excel)
New Construction Design Team Application
2025 Applications
General Forms
Application Overview Video Guide
Incentive Payment Request Form
Payment Release Authorization Form
Business Landlord Consent Form
Large Incentive Request Form
Application Guide
Amplify Online Lighting Application Guide
Custom
Custom Application
Feasibility Study Application
Metering and Monitoring Application
Lighting
Standard Lighting Application
Amplify Online Lighting Application
HVAC/Water Heaters
Public HVAC/Water Heaters Application
Private HVAC/Water Heaters Application
Ground Source Heat Pump Application
Weatherization Application
Retro Commissioning
Retro Commissioning Large Facilities Application
Retro-Commissioning Lite Application
Retro Commissioning Industrial Refrigeration Application
Monitoring-Based Retro Commissioning
Specialty Equipment
Specialty Equipment Industrial Facilities Application
Specialty Equipment Refrigeration Application
Specialty Equipment Data Centers
Public Specialty Equipment Hospitality Application
Private Specialty Equipment Hospitality Application
Water Saving Devices
Steam Trap Repair/Replacement Application
Monitored Steam Trap Application
Public Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) Application
Private Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) Application
Ultra Low Temp Freezers
Street Lighting
View your previously submitted applications.
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.
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
Promote Your Involvement with Co-Branding
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: Horizontal Version | Vertical Version
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.
Submit Co-Branded Materials for Review & Approval
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.
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.
Program Ally Social Media Toolkit
Questions?
If you have any questions, contact Tucker Blum at tblum@ameren.com or 1.309.857.9773.
Do you have open positions in your organization, post them on our Energy Efficiency Jobs Board to find qualified candidates!
Instant Incentives
Contractors can receive an instant discount on Lighting, Central Air Conditioners, Air Source Heat Pumps, Heat Pump Water Heaters, Notched V-belts, and Smart Thermostats and pass those savings on to your customers! To receive the discount, you must purchase from a participating Instant Incentives distributor. Learn more at AmerenIllinoisSavings.com/Instant.
Find Participating Distributors
View Non-lighting Categories, Requirements, and Incentive Levels
View Lighting Categories, Requirements, and Incentive Levels
Small Business Direct Install (SBDI)
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.
Ameren Illinois Small Business Energy Advisors are available to assist you with any Program needs you may have.
SBDI Snapshot Server Webinar – December 2024
The Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program invites you to join us for an upcoming Small Business Direct Install webinar. We will be covering the newly launched PY2025 SBDI Snapshot Server and how it will be utilized. Additionally, we will review Program expectations and the overall process.
Watch the webinar recording
View the Presentation Slides
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 fora live demonstration, led by a Small Business Energy Advisor showing full utilization of the QPL and searching for products on the DLC site.
Watch the webinar recording
View the Presentation Slides
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.
Watch the webinar recording
View the presentation slides
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.
Watch the webinar recording
View the presentation slides
2024 SBDI Program Ally Kickoff
Training Resources
Thank you to everybody who attended the 2025 Virtual Business Program Ally Kickoff webinar on November 19, 2024.
Click the button below to view the presentation slides for additional reference.
PY22 Program Ally Kick-Off
Program Ally Kickoff Presentation
Manufacturer Heat Pump Webinars
Samsung HVAC Webinar | Samsung HVAC Presentation
Lennox Webinar | Lennox Presentation
Mitsubishi Webinar | Mitsubishi Presentation
Believe in the Math Behind Air Source Heat Pumps Morning Brief Webinar
Believe in the Math Behind Air Source Heat Pumps Morning Brief
Believe in the Math Behind Air Source Heat Pumps Morning Presentation
Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Instant Incentives Midstream HVAC for Distributors Webinar
Instant Incentives Midstream HVAC for Distributors Webinar
Instant Incentives Midstream HVAC for Distributors Presentation
Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Instant Incentives Midstream HVAC for Program Allies Webinar
Instant Incentives Midstream HVAC for Program Allies Webinar
Instant Incentives Midstream HVAC for Program Allies Presentation