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Clean Slate Electric and Gas Program

Ameren Missouri created the Clean Slate Program to help eligible customers clear their past-due balances and start fresh. We recognize there are families struggling and in need of assistance who don't qualify for many of the existing federal and state assistance programs. The Clean Slate program helps fill that gap, and now the program has expanded. Eligible gas customers can now receive assistance through Clean Slate.

To be eligible for Clean Slate, customers must meet the following requirements:

  • Have an active Ameren Missouri electric or gas account that is past due, including those on payment agreements, or reconnecting an account
  • Pay 10% of the past-due balance
  • Experiencing financial hardship 
  • Household income up to 300% of the federal poverty level
    • Income eligibility determined by the agency — not Ameren Missouri
    • Example: Households making up to $90,000 for a family of four are eligible to apply

Federal Poverty Guidelines

300% of Poverty

Size of Family Unit Annually Monthly
1 $43,740 $3,645
2 $59,160 $4,930
3 $74,580 $6,215
4 $90,000 $7,500
5 $105,420 $8,785
6 $120,840 $10,070
7 $136,260 $11,355
8 $151,680 $12,640

 

For families with more than 8 members, add $9,080 for each additional person. 

This information was updated in February 2023.

Find Your Agency to Apply

Once you've identified your agency from the list below, contact them and ask about the Clean Slate Program
You should also check with your agency to see if you're eligible for Keeping Current, LIHEAP and Weatherization. Clean Slate participants are often eligible for more than one assistance program. 

 

Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA)
New Clean Slate Gas Funds
Serving Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau, and Osage Counties
573.443.8706
807B North Providence Road
Columbia, MO 65203
www.showmeaction.org

 

Community Action Agency of St. Louis County (CAASTLC)
Serving St. Louis County
314.863.0015
www.caastlc.org

Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph (CAPSTJOE)
Serving Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, and Dekalb Counties
816.233.8281
www.endpov.com

Community Action Partnership of Northeast Missouri (CAPNEMO)
Serving Adair, Clark, Knox, Scotland, and Schuyler Counties
660.665.9855
1.800.737.3165
www.capnemo.org

Community Services Inc
Serving Gentry County
660.582.3113
www.communityservicesinc.org

Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation (DAEOC)
New Clean Slate Gas Funds
Serving Dunklin, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Scott, and Stoddard Counties
573.379.3851
1.800.748.8320
www.daeoc.com

East Missouri Action Agency (EMAA)
New Clean Slate Gas Funds
Serving Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Iron, Madison, Perry, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, and Washington Counties
573.431.5191
1.800.392.8663
www.eastmoaa.org

 

Good Samaritan Center
Serving Clay, and Ray Counties
816.630.2718
www.goodsamaritancenter.com

Heat Up St. Louis/Heat Up Missouri and Cool Down St. Louis/Cool Down Missouri
Serving Missouri Counties in Ameren's service area
314.241.0001
Heatupmissouri.org

Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation (JFCAC)
Serving Franklin and Jefferson Counties
636.789.2686
www.jfcac.org

Missouri Ozarks Community Action, Inc. (MOCA)
New Clean Slate Gas Funds
Serving Camden, Crawford, Gasconade, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Phelps, and Pulaski Counties
573.765.3263
1.800.876.3264
www.mocaonline.org

 

Missouri Valley Community Action Agency (MVCAA)
New Clean Slate Gas Funds
Serving Carroll, Chariton, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Ray, and Saline Counties
660.886.7476  
www.mvcaa.net

North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC)
New Clean Slate Gas Funds
Serving Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, Shelby, St. Charles, and Warren Counties
573.324.2231
1.800.748.7636
www.necac.org

 

People’s Community Action Corporation (PCAC) 
Serving The City of St. Louis and Wellston
314.367.7848
www.pcacstl.org

South Central Missouri Community Action Agency (SCMCAA) 
New Clean Slate Gas Funds
PO Box 6
Winona, MO 65588
800.325.4633
573.325.4255

West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (WCMCAA)
New Clean Slate Gas Funds
Serving Bates, Benton, Cass, Cedar, Henry, Hickory, Morgan, St. Clair, and Vernon Counties
660.476.2185
www.wcmcaa.org

Urban League Agency Headquarters
Serving St. Louis City and Wellston
314.615.3600
https://www.ulstl.com/