{
  "id": 1346855,
  "title": "Looking for ways to save this back-to-school season? Ameren's assistance programs can help",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/looking-for-ways-to-save-this-back-to-school-season-amerens",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-16T14:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Discovered",
    "slug": "discovered",
    "url": "http://kirksvilledailyexpress.com/stories/looking-for-ways-to-save-this-back-to-school-season-amerens-assistance-programs-can-help,32216"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In St. Louis, Ameren is offering families various options to better manage their energy costs as they prepare for the back-to-school season. Joe Solari, vice president of customer experience for Ameren, explained that customers can select from several billing and payment methods to gain greater control over their monthly energy expenses. Budget Billing, one of the available programs, can be particularly useful for college-aged individuals living independently, as it provides a more consistent energy cost each month. Customers can choose the most convenient payment date with Pick A Due Date, which allows them to align payments with their paychecks or other recurring sources of income. Ameren recognizes that each customer has unique needs and offers a variety of programs to address different billing challenges. Customers can access resources and additional assistance through Ameren's website, where they can also connect with local community action agencies that distribute energy assistance funds.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}