Ameren Cilco Electricity Grants Available for the Unemployed
Ameren Cilco just released this news:
The Ameren Illinois Utilities’ (AmerenCIPS, AmerenCILCO, AmerenIP) Residential Unemployment Program will provide a one-time $300 grant to qualifying electric customers currently out of work.Am I eligible? You are eligible to receive the $300 grant if you meet the following requirements:
1. You are an active residential Ameren Illinois Utilities’ electric customer who is currently unemployed due to a job lay-off. Unemployment must not have occurred before December 2008.
2. The Ameren Illinois account is listed in your name or your spouse’s name. There is a limit of one grant per household.
3. The Ameren Illinois account is your primary residence.
How do I apply for the one-time grant? The easiest way to apply for the grant is to fill out the form and follow the instructions on the back of this flyer.
How does the program work? Once the Ameren Illinois Utilities receives and verifies the application form and other required documentation, you will receive notification announcing your acceptance into the program. The $300 grant will be applied as a credit to your electric charges within 30 days.
Can the grant be used as a down payment on a Payment Agreement? Because an exact date the grant will be applied cannot be guaranteed (but will be within 30 days of the date you are accepted into the program), the grant money cannot be used as a down payment on a Payment Agreement.
When does the program end? Grants will be awarded on a first-come basis and will be dispersed until funds are depleted.
Can funds be applied to a final account? No, grants must be applied to an active electric account.
Is there anything else I should know? You are responsible for all account charges until the grant is applied (within 30 days of acceptance into the program).
Whom shall I contact if I have additional questions? The Ameren Illinois Utilities’ Customer Service Centers will be happy to answer any questions you may have. You may reach them at the following numbers:
AmerenCIPS 888.789.2477
AmerenCILCO 888.672.5252
AmerenIP 800.755.5000
Application for the Residential Unemployment Program
To apply for the Residential Unemployment Grant Program, fill out the short form below and mail or fax it to Ameren Illinois Utilities. Please note that in order for us to process your application you must also send documentation of your unemployment status dated within the past 30 days. Examples of acceptable documentation include (a) a confirmation from the Unemployment Office of a recertification claim filed within the last 30 days, (b) a print-out from the Unemployment Office within the last 30 days, or (c) a letter from your employer regarding your unemployment dated within the last 30 days.
Name on Ameren Illinois Utility Account: Spouse’s Name
Ameren Illinois Utility Account Number: Daytime Contact Phone Number:
Email Address: Date of Unemployment:
Address: City, State, ZIP
Mail or fax your documents to:
For AmerenCILCO/CIPS customers: For AmerenIP customers:
AmerenCIPS or AmerenCILCO AmerenIP
Attn: Energy Assistance Attn: Energy Assistance, A-10
2105 E. State Route 104 P.O. Box 2543
Pawnee, IL 62558 Decatur, IL 62525
Fax: 314-612-2807 Fax: 314-612-2807
Don’t forget!
To complete your application, you must include documentation of your unemployment status dated within the past 30 days. Examples of acceptable documentation include:
• A confirmation from the Unemployment Office of a recertification claim filed within the last 30 days.
• Print-out from the Unemployment Office within the last 30 days.
• Letter from your employer regarding your unemployment dated within the last 30 days.