Small Business

As a small business, take advantage of incentives and discounts made just for you.

The costs to power, heat and cool your small business can account for a substantial portion of your operating budget. To save money and boost your bottom line, take advantage of various incentives, discounted products and efficiency programs.

Small Business

Benefits of Energy Efficiency for Small Businesses

Profitability — Increase your profits by lowering your operating costs with energy saving products like LED lightbulbs, advanced power strips and smart thermostats.
Comfort — Improve the comfort of your business for employees and customers with simple upgrades like insulation and updated appliances.
Reputation — Enhance your brand reputation in the community as a sustainability leader and attract like-minded customers and employees.

Ways to Save Now

Online Business Store: Purchase discounted products online including LED lightbulbs, advanced power strips for small appliances and smart thermostats.
Instant Incentives: Help offset the costs of upgrades or projects by getting discounts at the time of purchase in the store on items like central air conditioners, heat pump water heaters and air source heat pumps – no application necessary!
Energy-Efficient Equipment Incentives: Businesses of any size and any industry served can take advantage of incentives on equipment and project upgrades.

For additional assistance or if you have questions about incentives, contact an Energy Advisor in your area. An Energy Advisor is a skilled, energy efficiency trained expert who meets with you to discuss various incentives unique to your business location and energy-efficient project needs. Energy Advisors offer technical resources and help secure cash incentives on your behalf to offset project expenses, ultimately reducing your long-term energy costs.

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Small Business Direct Install

Specifically available to small business customers, this program aims at watt reduction to reduce your energy costs through direct installation of lighting and refrigeration products by a Small Business Program Ally.

Eligible businesses can receive a FREE Energy Assessment of lighting and refrigeration with a Small Business Program Ally to discover where your location is losing energy and discuss opportunities for upgrades that benefit your business. Eligible small businesses may include conveniences stores, gas stations, libraries, municipal buildings, nonprofit organizations, places of worship, small offices, schools, restaurants, retails stores and many more!

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Find a Small Business Program Ally

A Small Business Program Ally is a contractor who works alongside the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program Staff to acquire incentives on your behalf and install recommended energy efficiency products and systems at your business. Use the interactive map below to find a Small Business Program Ally near you.

View List of Approved Small Business Program Allies

Helpful Resources

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Small Business

Benefits of Energy Efficiency for Small Businesses

Ways to Save Now

Small Business Direct Install

Find a Small Business Program Ally

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