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Ameren Illinois - Energy-Efficiency Program

August 06, 2025

Summary

Ameren Illinois provides a wide range of financial incentives to help businesses reduce energy use, lower costs, and create safer, more efficient environments. These incentives support upgrades in lighting, HVAC systems, water-saving devices, weatherization, specialty equipment, and smart thermostats. Programs are available for both new construction and existing buildings, with options including networked lighting controls, ground source heat pumps, compressed air improvements, and high-efficiency food service and refrigeration equipment.


In addition to rebates, Ameren Illinois offers technical assistance and optimization services such as retro-commissioning, virtual commissioning, energy monitoring, and strategic energy management. Businesses can also benefit from Instant Incentives, which provide immediate discounts on qualifying energy-efficient equipment at the point of sale through approved distributors, eliminating the need for post-purchase rebate applications.


Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Illinois
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://amerenillinoissavings.com/business/incentives-services/
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerators/Freezers
  • Water Heaters
  • Lighting
  • Lighting Controls/Sensors
  • Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls
  • Building Insulation
  • Windows
  • Doors
  • Roofs
  • Food Service Equipment
  • LED Lighting
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
  • HVAC
  • Attic Insulation
  • Heat Pump Water Heater
Incentive Amount:
  • Lighting
    • Interior or Exterior LED Lighting (Replacing T12 Fluorescent Fixtures) – $0.20/watt reduced
    • Interior or Exterior LED Lighting (Excluding T12 Fluorescent Replacement) – $0.50/watt reduced
    • LED “Open” Sign Replacing an Existing Neon-Type Sign – $20/sign
    • Occupancy Sensor Plus Daylight Controls (Interior Only) – $0.25/watt controlled
    • Networked Lighting Controls – $0.50 - $1.50/watt controlled (up to $75/fixture)
    • Seasonal Lighting (less than 1080 hours per year) – $0.10/watt reduced
    • Commercial LED Grow Lights – $0.05 - $0.30/PPF installed
    • Permanent Fixture or Lamp Removal – $0.15/watt reduced
    • Occupancy Sensors – $0.20/watt controlled
    • Cooler/Freezer LED Lighting (Replacing T12 Fluorescent Fixtures) – $0.20/watt reduced
    • Cooler/Freezer LED Lighting (Excluding T12 Fluorescent Replacement) – $0.50/watt reduced
    • LED Cooler/Freezer Lighting Controls and Sensors – $12/sensor
    • LED Traffic and Pedestrian Signals – $20/lamp replaced
    • Replace Existing Streetlight with LED – $0.75/watt reduced
    • New LED Streetlight – $70/streetlight
  • Refrigeration
    • Anti-Sweat Heater (ASH) Controls – $35/door
    • ECM Evaporator Fan Motors (Walk-In or Reach-In Coolers) – $40/motor
    • Night Covers for Refrigerated Cases – $10/linear ft
    • Floating Head Pressure Controls (air or water cooled) – $35/ton
    • Strip Curtains or Clear Plastic Swinging Doors – $2/sq ft
    • Auto-Closers for Walk-in Doors – $30/unit
    • Refrigeration Case LED Lighting – $0.50/watt reduced
    • Reach-in Cooler Controller – $50/controller
    • Walk-in Evaporator Fan Controller – $70/controller
  • HVAC
    • High-Efficiency RTU (≥ 15.2 SEER2, 11.0 EER2) – $80/ton
    • Energy Management System – $0.10/sq ft
    • Electronically Commutated (ECM) Fan Motors for HVAC – $50/motor
    • Advanced Rooftop Controls – $100/ton
    • Hotel Room Occupancy HVAC Controls – $100/room
    • RTU Tune-up – $50/unit
  • VFD
    • HVAC Fans (≥ 1 HP) – $65/HP
    • Chilled Water Pumps (≥ 1 HP) – $65/HP
    • Hot Water Pumps (≥ 1 HP) – $65/HP
    • Cooling Tower Fans (≥ 1 HP) – $65/HP
  • Food Service
    • ENERGY STAR Commercial Dishwasher – $350–$800/unit
    • ENERGY STAR Commercial Fryer – $500/unit
    • ENERGY STAR Commercial Griddle – $100/unit
    • ENERGY STAR Commercial Hot Food Holding Cabinet – $300/unit
    • ENERGY STAR Commercial Convection Oven – $150/unit
    • ENERGY STAR Commercial Combination Oven – $1,000/unit
    • ENERGY STAR Commercial Steam Cooker – $1,000/unit
    • Commercial Solid Door Freezer – $75–$100/unit
    • Commercial Glass Door Freezer – $75–$100/unit
    • Commercial Solid Door Refrigerator – $75–$100/unit
    • Commercial Glass Door Refrigerator – $75–$100/unit
    • Low Flow Pre-Rinse Spray Valve – $30/valve
  • Weatherization
    • Roof Insulation – $0.10/sq ft
    • Wall Insulation – $0.10/sq ft
    • Attic Insulation – $0.10/sq ft
    • Air Infiltration Reductions – $0.10/sq ft
    • Window Film – $0.40/sq ft
    • Solar Screen – $1/sq ft
    • High Performance Windows – $1/sq ft
    • Cool Roof (re-roof only) – $0.20/sq ft
  • Water Heating
    • ENERGY STAR Heat Pump Water Heater – $300/unit
    • Commercial Gas-Fired Storage Water Heater – $2.50/MBtu/h
    • Commercial Gas-Fired Tankless Water Heater – $1.50/MBtu/h
Maximum Incentive: Custom Projects capped at 80% of project cost.

Incentives

This program has 12 incentives
Technologies: Lighting, LED Lighting
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 0.20 $/W, The incentive has a minimum of 0.75 $/W
Technologies: Lighting Controls/Sensors
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 0.20 $/W, The incentive has a minimum of 1.50 $/W
Technologies: Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 30.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 70.00 $/Unit
Technologies: HVAC
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 50.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 100.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 0.10 $/square foot
Technologies: Food Service Equipment
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 30.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 1000.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Building Insulation
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 0.10 $/square foot
Technologies: Attic Insulation
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 0.10 $/square foot
Technologies: Windows
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 0.40 $/square foot
Technologies: Heat Pump Water Heater
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 300.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Tankless Water Heater
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 1.50 $/MBTUh
Technologies: Water Heaters
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 2.50 $/MBTUh

Contact

Name: Ameren Illinois
Organization: Ameren Illinois
Address:
IL
Phone: (+18) 668-0007
Email: IllinoisBusinessEE@ameren.com

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.