COLLINSVILLE, IL (December 30, 2024) – Ameren Illinois electric vehicle owners can save on their utility bill and reduce their impact on the electric grid.
Through the ChargeSmart program, EV owners can receive a credit on the delivery portion of their bill by shifting their home electric usage – including EV charging – to a preferred charging period of 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
“ChargeSmart is making the transition to electric transportation easier for our customers,” said Lenny Singh, chairman and president, Ameren Illinois. “Not only do they have the potential to save money each month, but they have the ability to ease congestion on the electric grid by using electricity more prudently.”
To further incent participation in the program, new customers are eligible for a First-Year Bill Credit. To offset potentially higher charges for usage during the Non-Preferred Charging Period (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.), Ameren Illinois will offer customers a monthly bill credit for their first 12 consecutive months enrolled in the ChargeSmart Program. This will provide customers with time to see how household usage impacts their bill and make adjustments for maximum savings. Customers enrolled in ChargeSmart are also eligible to remain on other Ameren Illinois programs they may be enrolled in.
“With more and more electric vehicles on Illinois roadways, off-peak charging incentives like ChargeSmart can help to ease strain on the power grid, maintain reliable utility service, and keep costs low for consumers. As Illinois moves closer to achieving its goal of 1 million EVs on the road by 2030, the state, electric utilities, and other stakeholders must continue to work together to get more customers plugged into the benefits of electrification,” said ICC Chairman Doug Scott.
Under Illinois' energy law of 2021, the state has an aggressive goal of having one million EVs on the road by 2030.
Customers who are interested in learning more about the ChargeSmart rate program can visit AmerenIllinois.com/ChargeSmart.
"Ameren Illinois is always looking at creative ways we can help our customers take charge of their energy usage. ChargeSmart is another way we're putting our customers in the driver's seat," Singh said.
About Ameren Illinois
Ameren Illinois delivers energy to 1.2 million electric and more than 800,000 natural gas customers in Illinois. Our mission is to power the quality of life. Our service territory covers more than 1,200 communities and 43,700 square miles. For more information, visit AmerenIllinois.com, find us on X @AmerenIllinois or Facebook.com/AmerenIllinois.