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Convert to Gas

Natural gas is a clean, efficient and low-cost form of energy that has many advantages over propane and other fuels. If you choose natural gas, you can count on a steady supply to keep you comfortable at less cost throughout the winter.

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Is Natural Gas the Right Choice for You?

Propane may have been an easy choice - or the only choice - for heating when you first moved into your home. But there has never been a better time to convert to clean, convenient, low-cost natural gas.

Ameren continually expands and upgrades its energy delivery system to meet the needs of growing communities. That means natural gas is becoming a viable choice in areas where propane was once the only option. Whatever you decide, it's worth taking a closer look at natural gas.

Natural gas offers many advantages over propane and other fuels. Explore the benefits and discover why natural gas is the natural choice for thousands of homeowners in your area.

Why natural gas?

You could save significantly on fuel costs by converting from propane to natural gas. Ameren Illinois natural gas prices also remain relatively low and stable, while propane prices tend to be volatile. And because natural gas appliances are so efficient, you'll save every month on energy costs. Ameren also offers many bill payment options, including Budget Billing, to help manage monthly costs.

Natural gas is delivered to your home through underground piping, so you never have to worry about running low on fuel, scheduling tank refills or maintaining storage tanks.

When used properly, natural gas is an extremely safe fuel choice. Natural gas is naturally colorless, tasteless and odorless, so Ameren adds a rotten-egg smell to make it easier to detect a natural gas leak.

For added safety, we install an excess flow valve on all new residential gas service lines to stop the flow of natural gas if a service line is damaged or ruptures.

Our pipeline system provides natural gas on demand, so it's always there when you need it. In the rare event of a leak, we respond quickly, any time of the day or night - at no charge to the customer.

Natural gas is the cleanest-burning fossil fuel, so it is less harmful to the environment.

Conversion Cost

Use our calculator to estimate annual savings you may realize by switching to natural gas from propane or oil as your primary fuel source. Calculate Savings

Conversion Cost

Generally, there are two areas of cost when considering converting to natural gas. Pipeline extension costs include the work Ameren must do to get natural gas to your home.  Learn More

Next Steps

  1. Start by filling out our interest form or contacting us to see if natural gas is available at your location. If you are sending an email, please provide your service address for the potential gas service and contact information.
    Phone: 888.659.4540
    Email: IllinoisConstruction@ameren.com

     

  2. Complete the new service application and pay any required deposits.

  3. Get your home and property ready for new natural gas service:

  • Check for required easements, licenses or permits, and clear right-of-ways of trees and other obstructions.
  • Locate and mark your underground facilities such as gas pool heaters or permanently installed gas grills.
  • Determine your meter location preference. The preferred meter location is typically 3-5 ft. from the front corner of the house, 3 ft. from an ignition source (electric meter or air conditioner) and 1 ft. from an opening (window or vent).
  • Work with your qualified plumbing or heating contractor to upgrade your home fuel line. This will include converting your appliances from propane to natural gas with a conversion kit that your contractor can install.
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