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Electrification for Illinois K–12 Schools: Reduce Costs, Improve Air Quality, and Future-Proof Your Facilities

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The Ameren Illinois Public School Carbon-Free Assessment (PSCFA) Program provides free energy assessments to K–12 public schools, helping districts plan for a transition away from fossil fuel-based heating toward high-efficiency electric technologies.

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When Less Is More: Tankless Water Heaters Deliver Savings To School District

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It takes a lot of energy to run a school — human energy as well as electricity and natural gas. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, in many school districts, energy costs surpass the cost of books and supplies and are second only to salaries. The good news is that energy improvements have the potential to create better learning environments while saving our nation’s schools $1.5 billion each year — and Ameren Illinois can help.

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NTN-Bower Manufactures Savings With Strategic Energy Management

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Known for the precision and performance of its roller bearings, NTN-Bower has partnered with Ameren Illinois on a variety of energy-saving projects. Strategic Energy Management (SEM) is a continuous process of planning, implementation and monitoring energy consumption and operational practices to provide a path to achieve energy savings goals. The rewards of SEM can be substantial in terms of bottom-line benefits and environmental impact.

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New Air Purification System Helps Fondulac Library Turn Page on Pandemic

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The new air purification system could be easily installed on existing HVAC equipment on the library’s rooftop. As an Ameren Illinois Program Ally, ENTEC was able to utilize Ameren Illinois’ Custom offering to cover a large percentage of the project costs. The Custom offering provides financial incentives for unique projects or emerging technologies that save energy and money.

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Process Energy Advisor Helps Vesuvius Uncover Mountain Of Savings Opportunities

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Powered by a team of 100 — and about 8.6 million kilowatt-hours of electricity a year — the Vesuvius plant in Charleston, Illinois produces ceramic materials used in the continuous casting process, which transforms molten metal into steel. After examining plant processes for a week, the Ameren Illinois Process Energy Advisor identified a variety of recommended energy-saving measures and nearly $30,000 in incentives to help complete the upgrades.

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