Savings for Home Insulation Upgrades

Through the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program, eligible customers can get discounts on home insulation upgrades to decrease energy usage, improve home comfort and reduce energy costs.

The first step to take towards energy savings for home upgrades starts with a Home Energy Assessment. During the Assessment, a trained and certified Program Ally contractor is looking at your home for energy-saving opportunities and common home improvements including insulation, air sealing, ventilation and more.

Depending on the results of the Assessment, the Program Ally contractor may provide you with an energy efficiency project application that estimates project discounts and out-of-pocket costs.

Once you and your Program Ally agree to a home efficiency project right for your home, the Program Ally finishes the project. Finally, relax comfortably knowing you’ve taken control of your energy usage and reduced your energy costs.

How to Get Started

Determine If You Are Eligible

Live in a single-family home. (A single-family home is a free-standing residential building. Single-family homes are designed to be used as a single-dwelling house or duplex.)
Must be an Ameren Illinois residential customer heating your home with gas or electricity delivered by Ameren Illinois.

Find a Program Ally in your area

Program Allies are contractors who are enrolled and trained to complete energy efficiency projects through the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program.

Contact the Program Ally of your choice to get started

Let the Program Ally know that you’re interested in receiving a Home Energy Assessment through the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program. Feel free to contact multiple Program Allies to quote your project. It’s your decision which price and Program Ally would work best for your energy efficiency upgrade project. Be sure to ask your Program Ally about any associated Home Energy Assessment fees as you weigh the options in beginning your energy efficiency journey.

Upgrade	2025 Discount Rate	Description
Attic Insulation	$1.10/square foot	Increasing qualifying attic insulation to the optimal levels that maximize savings and minimize cost.
Wall Insulation	$1.10/square foot	Insulating empty exterior wall cavities
Rim Joist Insulation	$2.00/linear ft.	Reducing air leaks and insulating the exterior perimeter above the basement and crawl space walls
Crawl Space Wall Insulation	$3.00/linear ft.	Insulating exterior crawl space walls. May require ground vapor barrier.
Air Sealing	$0.70/cubic foot per minute (CFM) of air leakage reduced	Detecting and sealing air leaks using equipment specifically designed for this purpose. Projects require pre-approval prior to work commencement.
ASHRAE Exhaust Ventilation	$25.00/residence	ENERGY STAR^® certified continuous exhaust fans satisfying ASHRAE 62.2-2016 ventilation requirements are energy-efficient and promote indoor air quality.

Benefits of Working With a Program Ally Contractor

Estimate Your Project Costs — Estimate the scope, costs and incentives of your home efficiency upgrade project. Only registered Ameren Illinois Program Allies are able to offer incentives through the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program.
Trained and Accredited Professionals — Program Allies are Building Performance Institute certified and trained to look at all the systems of your home when providing recommendations for energy efficiency improvements.
Increased Savings Strategies — Program Allies work with you to identify savings on home upgrade project materials and equipment to help determine where your dollars would be best spent.
HVAC and Comfort Control Solutions — Program Allies are actively engaged with industry experts in HVAC technologies. Program Allies work to offer resources and connect you with experts on heating and cooling upgrades best suited for your home.

ENERGY STAR^® Home Energy Yardstick

EPA’s Home Energy Yardstick (HEY) provides a simple assessment of your home’s annual energy use compared to similar homes. By answering a few basic questions about your home, you can get:

Your home’s ENERGY STAR score (on a scale of 1 to 100, with an average home scoring 50).
Insights into how much of your home’s energy use is related to heating and cooling versus other everyday uses like appliances, lighting, and hot water.
Links to guidance from ENERGY STAR on how to increase your home’s score, improve comfort, and lower energy costs.
An estimate of your home’s annual carbon emissions.

Financing Options

Ameren Illinois offers additional payment assistance to help offset the cost of your upcoming home upgrade project.

Learn More About Insulation and Air Sealing

What is insulation and air sealing, and what are the benefits of upgrades?

Energy Savings for Income-Qualified Households

Based off of your income, you may qualify for a FREE Home Energy Assessment and home efficiency upgrades at little to no cost.