{"id":1038,"date":"2016-10-06T14:47:44","date_gmt":"2016-10-06T14:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/?page_id=1038"},"modified":"2021-05-18T06:51:59","modified_gmt":"2021-05-18T11:51:59","slug":"electric_amerenpeaktime","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/electric_amerenpeaktime\/","title":{"rendered":"Ameren Peak Time Rewards"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Ameren Peak Time Rewards&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><ul class=\"icon \"><li><i class=\"fa fa-caret-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/AmerenPTR.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>PDF version of this fact sheet<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/span><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]Ameren Illinois\u2019 Peak Time Rewards (PTR) gives participants a credit on their bill for reducing electricity use during certain \u201cpeak\u201d times, usually hot summer afternoons when electricity demand is highest.<\/p>\n<p>CUB supports the program because it carries no extra cost to participants, and customers can save money on their bill while reducing stress on the power grid.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How Does It Work?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Ameren will notify you of a \u201cPeak Time Rewards event\u201d\u2014typically during a hot summer afternoon when electricity use is expected to increase significantly.<\/p>\n<p>If you can reduce your electricity during the event hours, the utility will reward you with a bill credit for every kilowatt-hour (kWh) you saved below a personal baseline. The baseline, which is different for each customer, is determined by your usage on similar days prior to the event.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no penalty if you don\u2019t reduce your power usage. You simply won\u2019t get a credit for that event.<\/p>\n<p>On your next bill after an event, the credit will appear in the \u201cBill Message\u201d section. You can also view your estimated rewards online approximately 24 hours after an event by logging on to your Ameren Illinois account and selecting the \u201cUsage\u201d tab.<\/p>\n<p>You can earn multiple credits for multiple events.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1621338182258{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 1px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #cccccc !important;}&#8221;]To enroll In Peak Time Rewards:<\/p>\n<p>Visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameren.com\/illinois\/account\/customer-service\/bill\/peak-time-rewards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PeakTimeRewards.com<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or call 1-<span lang=\"EN-US\">888-596-5497<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1475699797969{background-color: #0f4b91 !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Who can enroll?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]The program is open to Ameren Illinois residential electric customers who have an advanced electric meter, also known as a smart meter. Advanced meters have a digital face and a yellow sticker.<\/p>\n<p>If you have an alternative electric supplier, you are still eligible for Peak Time Rewards. Likewise, if you are enrolled in the Power Smart Pricing program, you are still eligible for PTR.<\/p>\n<p>If you have net metering, you are not eligible for PTR. Commercial customers are also not eligible.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1475699797969{background-color: #0f4b91 !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How do I enroll in Peak Time Rewards?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]Ameren customers can call <strong>1-888-596-5497<\/strong> or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameren.com\/illinois\/account\/customer-service\/bill\/peak-time-rewards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PeakTimeRewards.com<\/strong><\/a> to enroll in the Peak Time Rewards Program. You must provide at least one working phone number or email address so you can receive event notifications.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll receive advance notice of Peak Time Rewards events by your preferred method of email, text message or phone call. Note: If you select text messages, you will receive an initial message asking you to reply \u201cyes\u201d to receive future messages.<\/p>\n<p>Peak Time Rewards events occur between June and September. Enrollment is open from October 1 to March 1. If it is after March 1, you can still enroll to be put on a waitlist for the next program year.<\/p>\n<p>There is no cost to enroll and no penalty if you opt out.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; align=&#8221;align_left&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1475699807900{background-color: #0f4b91 !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How big of a credit will I earn?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]The rate used to calculate the bill credit earned is determined each spring, based on market rates for electricity. Ameren Illinois estimates that the credit could fall between 50 cents and $2 per kWh saved.<\/p>\n<p>The utility will determine the total amount of a customer\u2019s credit using a formula based on his or her typical usage history versus what the customer actually used during a designated \u201cpeak time\u201d period.<\/p>\n<p>How much you save depends on the credit per kWh, your typical electric usage, and how much electricity you used during the event.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; align=&#8221;align_left&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1475699807900{background-color: #0f4b91 !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Tips for saving during an event&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]\u2022 Temporarily change your air conditioner to a warmer temperature.<br \/>\n\u2022 If the summer heat gets to you, hang out in an airconditioned public space, such as a movie theater, museum, shopping mall or library.<br \/>\n\u2022 Use energy-guzzling appliances like the dishwasher, washer and dryer before or after the event.<br \/>\n\u2022 Make use of energy-saving tools, such as a programmable thermostat and light timers.<br \/>\n\u2022 Unplug electric devices when not in use. Electric devices use electricity when they are plugged in, even if they\u2019re turned off.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Ameren Peak Time Rewards&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text] [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]Ameren Illinois\u2019 Peak Time Rewards (PTR) gives participants a credit on their bill for reducing electricity use during certain \u201cpeak\u201d times, usually hot summer afternoons when electricity demand is highest. CUB supports the program because it carries no extra cost to participants, and customers can save money on their bill while reducing stress on the power grid.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How Does It Work?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Ameren will notify you of a \u201cPeak Time Rewards event\u201d\u2014typically during a hot summer afternoon when electricity use is expected to increase significantly. If you can reduce your electricity during the event hours, the utility will reward you with a bill credit for every kilowatt-hour (kWh) you saved below a personal baseline. The baseline, which is different for each customer, is determined by your usage on similar days prior to the event. There\u2019s no penalty if you don\u2019t reduce your power usage. You simply won\u2019t get a credit for that event. On your next bill after an event, the credit will appear in the \u201cBill Message\u201d section. You can also view your estimated rewards online approximately 24 hours after an event by logging on to your Ameren Illinois account and selecting the \u201cUsage\u201d tab. You can earn multiple credits for multiple events.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1621338182258{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 1px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #cccccc !important;}&#8221;]To enroll In Peak Time Rewards: Visit PeakTimeRewards.com\u00a0or call 1-888-596-5497[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1475699797969{background-color: #0f4b91 !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Who can enroll?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]The program is open to Ameren Illinois residential electric customers who have an advanced electric meter, also known as a smart meter. Advanced meters have a digital face and a yellow sticker. If you have an alternative electric supplier, you are still eligible for Peak Time Rewards. Likewise, if you are enrolled in the Power Smart Pricing program, you are still eligible for PTR. If you have net metering, you are not eligible for PTR. Commercial customers are also not eligible.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1475699797969{background-color: #0f4b91 !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How do I enroll in Peak Time Rewards?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]Ameren customers can call 1-888-596-5497 or visit PeakTimeRewards.com to enroll in the Peak Time Rewards Program. You must provide at least one working phone number or email address so you can receive event notifications. You\u2019ll receive advance notice of Peak Time Rewards events by your preferred method of email, text message or phone call. Note: If you select text messages, you will receive an initial message asking you to reply \u201cyes\u201d to receive future messages. Peak Time Rewards events occur between June and September. Enrollment is open from October 1 to March 1. If it is after March 1, you can still enroll to be put on a waitlist for the next program year. There is no cost to enroll and no penalty if you opt out.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; align=&#8221;align_left&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1475699807900{background-color: #0f4b91 !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How big of a credit will I earn?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]The rate used to calculate the bill credit earned is determined each spring, based on market rates for electricity. 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