Thousands in Central Illinois receive help paying for energy bills
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(HOI) More than 3,000 Ameren customers in Central Illinois received assistance paying their past due energy bills.
The assistance comes from a one-time grant program derived from a variety of state and federal assistance programs, including the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Utility Disconnection Avoidance Program (UDAP).
Ameren applied around $29 million to outstanding utility bill balances across the state, with around $3.5 million coming to customers in Peoria and Bloomington.
Kacy Woodruff is an Ameren customer in Pekin. She says her balance of around $700 was wiped out, and it came as a complete surprise.
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