ChargeReady
Offering charging and installation incentives, specifically for Ameren residential customers that meet eligible community, household, or individual qualifying criteria.
ChargeReady is not available for Missouri customers.
What is ChargeReady?
The ChargeReady Program, part of Ameren Illinois' Beneficial Electrification (BE) Plan, offers incentives for Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers and installation specifically for eligible Ameren customers . It integrates with ChargeSmart for optimized rates, aiming to reduce EV adoption barriers for eligible communities or customers and support Illinois' clean energy goals.
To get started, review the program eligibility requirements below. For questions or assistance with determining eligibility, please contact EVP Network Customer Service or call 888.514.9733.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the ChargeReady Program, you must be a residential customer living in a single-family home AND be enrolled, or willing to enroll, in ChargeSmart. Additionally, you must meet one of the below eligibility criteria:
- Resides in an Environmental Justice Community, as defined by the Illinois Power Agency
- Resides in a Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Community, as defined under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act
- Resides in a Low-Income Community: U.S. Census Tracts where 51% or more of households earn less than 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI), identified using HUD data/maps
Use Ameren Illinois’ Eligibility Map to see if your location qualifies as an equity investment or low-income area.
- Household income at or below 80% of the latest median household income (per U.S. Census Bureau)
- Household income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level
- Eligible for the Illinois Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Eligible for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP or PIP Plan)
- Eligible for Lifeline service under the Universal Service Telephone Service Protection Law of 1985
- Self-identifies as a graduate of, or currently enrolled in, the foster care system
- Self-identifies as formerly incarcerated
Ready to Electrify Your Future?
Step 1
Find an EV partner near you.
Step 2
Contact your EV Partner and tell them you're interested in the Ameren Illinois Level 2 Charger Incentive.
Step 3
After the EV Partner confirms your eligibility, they will visit your home and guide you through the whole process.