With a few days remaining on the holiday shopping calendar, Ameren Illinois and Google are joining forces with the Environmental Law and Policy Center to give Ameren Illinois heating customers the gift of energy savings.
Customers can get a $0 Google Nest Thermostat, tax and shipping included, thanks to a special Cyber Monday promotion that runs through December 31.
smart thermostat
Approximately half of a typical residential customer’s utility costs go toward heating and cooling. With a smart thermostat, customers can create a heating and cooling schedule from their smart device that can help them to remain comfortable and save money.
“We’re very excited to partner with Google and the Illinois Environmental Law and Policy Center to promote the final days of this exceptional offer," said Kristol Simms, Sr. Director, Energy Efficiency & Regulatory Policy Implementation, Ameren Illinois.
Saves money
Smart thermostats are easy to use and let the user adjust heating and cooling from their smartphone"
"Smart thermostats can help customers save between 10%-12% on their heating and cooling costs. With the increase in energy supply costs, this is a gift every Ameren Illinois heating customer can benefit from for years to come. Ameren Illinois’ smart thermostat giveaway is truly a great gift for customers. They can save money on their bills and do something good for the environment," said Robert Kelter, Senior Attorney, at Environmental Law and Policy Center.
“This is truly the deal of the season! This promotion is about giving our customers more control to help them put their energy where and when they need it,” said Simms. “Smart thermostats are very easy to use and let the user adjust heating and cooling from their smartphone.”
Offer details
Through December 31, customers can visit the Ameren Illinois website to get their $0 Google Nest Thermostat ($129 retail value).
Current Ameren Illinois electric or gas residential delivery service customers who heat their homes with natural gas or electricity delivered by Ameren Illinois are eligible for the offering. Homes heated by propane do not qualify.
Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program
Orders must be placed by the customer whose name is associated with the Ameren Illinois account. Please check the user's most recent Ameren Illinois bill to confirm who is listed as the account holder. Each qualifying residential customer account is limited to one smart thermostat.
The Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program is committed to helping customers find ways to improve comfort, manage usage and reduce costs. Adding a smart thermostat in users' homes can help improve how users use energy, ultimately saving user money each month.
Background on High Energy Costs
Ameren Illinois estimates monthly bills for customers who receive electricity and natural gas supply service
Inflation, increased demand, and supply constraints are among the factors driving continued higher energy prices.
With average temperatures, Ameren Illinois estimates monthly bills for customers who receive electricity and natural gas supply service from Ameren Illinois could be approximately 25% higher than 2021 from December through February.
Minimizing the bills
To help minimize bill impacts this winter season, Ameren Illinois buys and stores natural gas in advance of winter when energy is cheaper.
Approximately 83% of the natural gas that will be delivered this winter has been purchased at a fixed price, helping to insulate customers from the continued volatility of the natural gas market. The costs of energy supply are passed directly to customers, dollar-for-dollar.