Seasonal Savings: Ameren Shares Holiday-Efficiency Tips that Can Cut Up to $70 From Your Winter Bill
Simple steps and instant savings help Missourians manage winter energy costs
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameren Missouri is reminding customers this holiday season that a few simple efficiency steps can help keep celebrations bright while saving a typical household up to $70 on seasonal energy costs (depending on home size, equipment and how families use energy).
As families light front porch displays and gear up for holiday cooking marathons, Ameren Missouri urges customers to choose efficient products and set up safely:
- ENERGY STAR® certified LED light strings use up to 75% less energy than incandescent strands and can save a typical household more than $30 in a single holiday season while also reducing fire risk.
- Using timers or smart plugs so lights run only from dusk through peak evening hours can trim about $5 from seasonal lighting costs.
- Turning the thermostat down a few degrees when cooking or hosting can save an additional $5 to $10 on heating in an all-electric home.
- Ameren Missouri customers can also purchase smart thermostats available for as low as $1 at AmerenMissouriMarketplace.com.
"Simple adjustments during the holidays can add up to real savings," said Tony Lozano, director of efficiency and demand response at Ameren Missouri. "And you can use this same approach all year long, because there are always small ways to adjust and save on your energy bills."
Here are five more ways to minimize energy use while keeping the holidays merry and bright:
Learn more about ways to save and stay safe at Ameren.com/Missouri.
About Ameren Missouri
Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and the company's electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for its approximately 1.3 million electric and 135,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. The company's service area covers approximately 60 counties and more than 500 communities, including the greater St. Louis area. For more information, visit Ameren.com/Missouri or follow us at @AmerenMissouri or Facebook.com/AmerenMissouri.
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