Propane may have been an easy choice - or the only choice - for heating when you first moved into your home. But there has never been a better time to convert to clean, convenient, low-cost natural gas.
Ameren continually expands and upgrades its energy delivery system to meet the needs of growing communities. That means natural gas is becoming a viable choice in areas where propane was once the only option. Whatever you decide, it's worth taking a closer look at natural gas.
Natural gas offers many advantages over propane and other fuels. Explore the benefits and discover why natural gas is the natural choice for thousands of homeowners in your area.You could save significantly on fuel costs by converting from propane to natural gas. Ameren Illinois natural gas prices also remain relatively low and stable, while propane prices tend to be volatile. And because natural gas appliances are so efficient, you'll save every month on energy costs. Ameren also offers many bill payment options, including Budget Billing, to help manage monthly costs.
Natural gas is delivered to your home through underground piping, so you never have to worry about running low on fuel, scheduling tank refills or maintaining storage tanks.
When used properly, natural gas is an extremely safe fuel choice. Natural gas is naturally colorless, tasteless and odorless, so Ameren adds a rotten-egg smell to make it easier to detect a natural gas leak.
For added safety, we install an excess flow valve on all new residential gas service lines to stop the flow of natural gas if a service line is damaged or ruptures.
Our pipeline system provides natural gas on demand, so it's always there when you need it. In the rare event of a leak, we respond quickly, any time of the day or night - at no charge to the customer.
Natural gas is the cleanest-burning fossil fuel, so it is less harmful to the environment.
To keep our pipeline systems safe, we perform regular maintenance and monitor our equipment 24 hours a day.
If an incident or leak is detected or reported, we respond within the hour. Our highly trained employees must pass rigorous testing and follow strict standards, codes and regulations.
Every day, Ameren delivers safe, reliable natural gas to customers in our central and southern Illinois service area. We look forward to serving you.
Start by calling or emailing us to see if natural gas is available at your location. If you are sending an email, please provide your service address for the potential gas service and contact information.
Ameren Illinois
Phone: 888.659.4540
Email: IllinoisConstruction@ameren.com
Ameren Missouri
Phone: 866.992.6619
Email: ConstructionHotline@ameren.com
Complete the new service application and pay any required deposits.
Get your home and property ready for new natural gas service: