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Enroll in City of Bloomington's Energy Savings Initiative

The City of Bloomington is proud to offer you the opportunity to save up to 10% every month on your Ameren utility bills. By participating in Ameren's community solar program, you will receive a direct reduction in your monthly bill as well as support clean energy in our community. There is no cost to participate and no long term obligations. Join today!

By enrolling, you will:

  • Lower your Ameren electricity bill by up to 10%
  • No solar panels or equipment installed on your property
  • No cost to enroll and no fee to cancel
  • No change to how electricity is supplied and delivered to you

Qualify for 20% savings if you participate in programs like EBT, SNAP, SSI, or Section 8 housing. Click here to unlock higher savings now!

Questions? Call (708) 669-0263 or email mei@powermarket.io.

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What is Community Solar?

Community solar provides you with the benefits of clean energy without the hassle of traditional solar panel installation. We connect your utility account to a solar project in your electric utility region in a few, simple steps.

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Join a Renewable Energy Project

You join a shared renewable project in your community, which pumps clean energy into the local power grid.

Power Your Home

You continue to receive electricity from your utility company, without installing any equipment.

Save Money

You receive credit on your electric bill as your project produces clean energy. You save money, guaranteed!

How it works

When you sign up for a community project, you will receive credits on your monthly electric bill. These credits lower the cost of your bill, and your participation contributes to a more sustainable future. You pay for those energy credits at discount and you save. It’s that simple. Here are the three easy steps to make it happen.

Step 1

Provide Basic Details

Fill out some basic details to enroll – your name, email, and electric account number. This will help us confirm your energy usage, so we can match your account with the right amount of solar energy.

Step 2

Access Dashboard

Once you’ve subscribed, you will have access to a personal dashboard where you can see your monthly savings, the project’s solar energy production, and its environmental impact.

Step 3

See Savings

You will start seeing savings on your electric bill a month after your community solar project becomes operational.

Where the Clean Power Comes From

Your Project

Belle Valley

5,360 kW Output Saint Clair County, IL

Madison Energy Infrastructure\'s community solar project located in Illinois Ameren utility territory.

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Project Coverage

Neighborhoods and Cities Served

Low-income residents in Ameren utility territory

Project Details

Contract Term

1 year

Discount Type

10% discount

Cancellation Fees

$0 cancellation fee

Cancellation Info

60 days' notice

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to put anything on my roof?
No! That's the beauty of community renewables. You get all of the benefits of clean energy without having to install anything at your home or business.
What if I move?
If you move within the same utility zone, you can still be part of the project, just let us know so we can make the changes on your account. If you move to an area where we don't have a project, you'll unfortunately have to cancel your membership.
What if I want to leave the project?
If for whatever reason you want to leave, terms and conditions may vary depending on the project. It's important to review your subscription agreement to see if there are any particular requirements. In most cases, you simply have to give a certain amount of notice so we can find someone else to take your spot.
Are there any issues with reliability? Are you replacing my utility company?
Nope. You will have the same reliability that you have always had. Nothing will change except now when you receive your utility bill, you will see your bill credit applied, reducing your monthly energy costs. Your utility company still maintains the physical grid system, ensuring reliability, and delivering the electricity you use to power your home, business, or place of worship. We work with utilities to get more renewable energy on that grid system and transition to a more sustainable future.
What happens if the community renewable project I'm subscribed to goes offline? (ex. A storm damages my community power project and it has to go offline for repairs).
If for whatever reason, the project you're subscribed to goes offline, you'll still be getting electricity from your utility company, but you temporarily won't be getting the discount from your renewable project subscription. (i.e. things will go back to how they were before you subscribed). If a project has to shut down completely, we'll help you switch to another project in your area if one is available.
I already have solar panels. Can I still sign up?
Unfortunately, you’re not able to enroll in community power if you already have solar panels installed.
I already have clean energy through an ESCO (Energy Services Company / Supplier). Can I still sign up?
Yes! You can maintain your ESCO contract and still join a community renewable project. In fact, signing up for both is encouraged. When choosing an ESCO as your energy supplier, you have the ability to power your home with renewable energy. Signing up for a community renewable project, on the other hand, provides a discount on the electricity produced while supporting local solar development.
Are you an ESCO (Energy Services Company/Supplier)?
No.