If you're someone who only looks at your electric bill for the total cost, it may be time to take a closer look. From electricity rates to usage reports, your Ameren electric bill is packed with information that can help you understand and lower your electricity expenses.
For example, if you're an Ameren customer in Illinois, you have the option to switch electricity providers and save. But in order to make an informed decision, you need to understand electricity supply charges and where to find your account info.
Sample Ameren Electric Bill
Below you will find a sample electric bill from Ameren. Click on any of the images below for a larger preview:
Ameren Electric Rates
| Plan | Rate Per kWh |
|---|---|
| SmartEnergy Green 6 Month Fixed Rate 6 Months | 8.6¢ Select |
| Constellation 18 Month Home Power Plan 18 Months | 10.99¢ Select |
| Direct Energy Term Optimized Live Brighter 9 9 Months | 10.99¢ Select |
| Direct Energy Live Brighter™ 12 12 Months | 11.09¢ Select |
| Direct Energy Go Green Lights 24 24 Months | 13.09¢ Select |
- 100% Renewable Sources
Understanding Your Ameren Electric Bill
Account Number
On the upper left-hand corner of the first page of your bill, you will find your account number. If you want to switch electricity providers, you will need your account number to make the switch.
Bill Details
On the third page of your electric bill, you will find the bill details section. This provides a breakdown of all the charges that go into your total electric bill.
- Electric Delivery – These charges go to Ameren, your utility provider, to support the delivery of your electricity.
- Electric Supply – These charges go to your electricity provider, which is the company that supplies the electricity you use. By default, Ameren is your electricity provider, but Illinois residents have the option to switch.
- Taxes and Other Fees – This includes taxes and fees that are often set by the state.
One important thing to note here is that switching electricity providers only affects the electricity supply portion of your bill. This section is also where you can find your electricity supply rate, which you can use to compare electricity providers and see if you can save. If you get your electricity supply from Ameren, this is called the Price to Compare, and you can find it below the bill details section.
Usage Levels
On the first page of your Ameren electric bill, you can find information on your energy usage history. This includes your electricity usage, and if you have it, your natural gas usage.
This section is helpful because you can use it to estimate future electric bills.
Where Can You Find Your Electric Bill?
If you want to find your Ameren electric bill, you can do so by logging into your Ameren account on its website:
If you're having any trouble, give Ameren Illinois customer service a call at 800-755-5000.
Lowering Your Ameren Bill
If you want to compare electricity rates and switch electricity providers in Illinois, you can do so by entering your ZIP Code at the top of this page. Our easy-to-use Marketplace will present you with great rates from leading providers in your area, so you can switch to the perfect electricity plan in minutes.