Energy Assistance

SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
CAN APPLY EARLY FOR LIHEAP

Project NOW is currently scheduling appointments for senior citizens (age 60 and above) and persons with disabilities to apply for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Seniors and persons receiving disability benefits are encouraged to call or stop in to the Project NOW Outreach office closest to their residence to set up an appointment.

Outreach offices are open between 8 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday. Locations are:

Rock Island: 418 19th Street 309-793-6391
Moline: 711 4th Avenue: 309-764-8092
Kewanee: 405 Tenney Street 309-852-4565
Aledo: 605 Y2 SW 3'd Street 309-582-2644

Appointments for all others wishing to apply for LIHEAP can be scheduled starting November 1.

LIHEAP is designed to assist eligible households with low incomes pay for winter energy service through a one-time benefit to be used for their energy bill. The amount of payment is determined by income, household size, fuel type and ge'ographic locations. The program is funded by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services.

When applying for energy assistance the following documentation is required:

  • Proof of gross income from all household members for the 30-day period prior to the application date.
  • ProofofSocial Security numbers for all household members.
  • A copy of the current utility bill.
  • Current medical card
  • Photo ID.

    • Project NOW is Accepting Applications for Special Energy Assistance Fundsfor AMEREN Illinois Customers

    Project NOW is currently scheduling appointments for eligible AmerenIP customers within Mercer and Henry counties to apply for energy rate relief funds. Residents of these counties are encouraged to call or stop in to the Project NOW Outreach office closest to their residence to set up an appointment. Outreach offices are open between 8 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday. Locations are:

    Kewanee: 405 Tenney Street 309-852-4565
    Aledo: 605 1/2, SW 3rd Street 309-582-2644

    The special funds are available through two programs - the Bill Payment Assistance Program and the Residential Hardship Assistance Program.

    The Bill Payment Assistance Program will provide grants to low-income electric customers with household incomes of 150 percent to 200 percent of the federal poverty level ($30,975 to $41,300 for a family of four). Project Now will provide grants of$150 to eligible AmerenIP customers.

    When applying for energy assistance the following documentation is required:

  • Proof of gross income from all household members for the 30-day period prior to application date
  • A copy of your current Ameren electric bill (if you pay for your home energy directly)
  • Proof of Social Security numbers of all household members
  • If a member of your household receives Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), you must bring their Medical Eligibility Card
  • If you rent, proof of your rental agreement that states your monthly rent amount

    • Through the Residential Hardship Assistance Program, Project NOW will distribute the funds to AmerenIP customers with household incomes of up to 400 percent of the federal poverty level ($82,600 for a family of four) based on the custoroer's specific hardship. A maximum of $600 per household may be provided. Qualified persons must demonstrate and prove unique hardship situations, such as, medical circumstances, military deployment or tragedy in the family. When applying the following documentation is required:

  • Proof ofgross income from all household members for the 30-day period prior to application date
  • A copy of your current Ameren electric bill (if you pay for your home energy directly)
  • Proof of Social Security numbers of all household members
  • If a member of your household receives Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), you must bring their Medical Eligibility Card
  • If you rent, proof of your rental agreement that states your monthly rent amount
  • Demonstrate and prove unique hardship situations, like medical circumstances, military deployment or tragedy in family

    • About Arneren:
    Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) and its Illinois subsidiaries - AmerenCILCO, AmerenIP and AmerenCIPS - provide electricity to about 1.2 million customers and natural gas service to more than 800,000 customers in downstate Illinois. For more information, visit www.ameren.com.