Multifamily

Program Overview

The AmerenUE Multifamily Energy Efficiency Program offers a timely initiative to help building owners save energy and reduce operating costs. On a voluntary basis, building owners can make cost-effective improvements with benefits that can also be passed through to residents. Participating buildings will be less expensive to operate and maintain, while residents will be happier living in "greener", more comfortable, and affordable units – all of which lead to lower vacancy and turnover rates.

If you own or manage federally-subsidized multifamily rental properties, CLICK HERE to learn more about the AmerenUE Multifamily Income Qualified Energy Efficiency Program.

Become a Participant

All multifamily buildings in the AmerenUE service area with three dwelling units or more are eligible for the AmerenUE Multifamily Energy Efficiency Program. The program is open to rental properties and condominiums, and is designed for market-rate as well as affordable housing. To participate, approval from the building ownership or decision-making body must be secured. Participating buildings may qualify for energy efficiency improvements to the whole building, common areas, and/or dwelling units.

BUILDING OWNER BENEFITS

By participating in this program as a property owner or manager, you can:

Earn cash incentives.
Lower your energy bills by improving performance while reducing future energy usage.
Promote no-cost and low-cost energy saving tips to your tenants/residents.
Increase tenant/resident satisfaction by becoming "greener".
Improve comfort and create a healthier indoor environment.
Reduce maintenance costs of servicing existing equipment.

In addition, participation in the Multifamily Energy Efficiency Program could provide you with:

A documented Energy Assessment of the current condition of your building(s).
An Energy Assessment Report including recommended improvements.
The installation of standard and custom measures designed to result in energy savings that are unique to the individual building.
Quality assurance inspection and verification of installed energy efficient measures (EEM's).
Assistance with promoting the energy efficiency improvements completed on the building, such as signage for participant buildings, templates for resident communication pre- and post-installation regarding energy-efficiency in addition to assistance in conducting resident meetings to educate the building occupants on their role in reduced building energy usage and demand.

PROGRAM APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply to the Multifamily Energy Efficiency Program, follow these steps:

Contact the Multifamily Energy Efficiency Program directly or through a Program Partner (contractor) to discuss energy efficient equipment and your energy assessment options or submit a completed Building Application Form. CLICK HERE to use our Partner locator tool.
Review a list of current incentives. You and/or your program partner will receive an audit form(s) based on the tier level assigned to your project. Complete all forms and submit to the Program along with a completed Incentive Request Form and supporting documentation.
Approval package will be returned to the building owner and program partner.
Participant completes the energy assessment process at the approved tier level and purchases and installs approved energy efficiency measures/equipment.
After the project is complete, submit all required project documentation:
- Signed and completed Incentive Request Form Equipment specification sheets
- Final project invoice(s)
Your application will be reviewed and inspected as necessary by the Program staff.
Once approved, an incentive check will be issued within 45 days of application.

BECOME A PROGRAM PARTNER

To join the Multifamily Program Partner Network, you must operate an energy consulting, electrical contracting, plumbing, HVAC contracting, or insulation contracting business serving the AmerenUE territory. Partners must complete an application process, attend program orientation and technical training, and sign a participation agreement to provide services through the program.

For more information, including a complete list of eligible measures, how to join our Program Partner Network, or to apply for a cash incentive for your next project call 1-888-389-1446 (toll free) or email us at info@uefficiency.com

PROGRAM PARTNER BENEFITS

Program Partner benefits include, but are not limited to:

Training on building performance and energy efficiency applications for multifamily buildings including on-going access to technical assistance.
Assistance and incentives to defray the cost of purchasing building performance diagnostic equipment.
Co-op funds for marketing and promotions.
Additional media recognition via AmerenUE sponsored advertising campaigns.
Access to program-generated customer leads.
Measure-based incentives for your building-owner customers to defray the cost of providing comprehensive energy assessments and installing energy efficiency improvements.