The ChargeReady Residential Program, part of Ameren Illinois' Beneficial Electrification (BE) Plan, offers incentives for Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers and their installation specifically for residents in Equity Investment Eligible Communities (EIEC) or Low-Income (LI) communities in our service area. It integrates with ChargeSmart for optimized rates, aiming to reduce EV adoption barriers in these communities 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.
- 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
- Note: Ameren Illinois does not independently verify this criterion unless verifiable data is available. Individuals are expected to provide accurate information to the best of their knowledge.