Air Conditioner Exchange
This program allows low-income Columbia Water and Light and Boone Electric Cooperative customers to swap their older, less efficient, or broken window air conditioner units for new ones that are more energy efficient.
Ameren Missouri Clean Slate Electric and Gas Program
Multiple community partners and agencies will participate in administering this program and determining income eligibility. Once the agency determines your eligibility, the program can help you clear the remaining balance on your account after you make a down payment of 10% of your current balance owed.
City of Columbia Utility Assistance
The Utility Assistance Program provides financial assistance for electric and water utility services for eligible Boone County residents and Boone Electric customers. Call 573-817-6430 for assistance. Application forms for this program are available online.
State of Missouri Cold Weather Rule
Prohibits disconnection of registered low-income elderly or disabled customers’ utility service from November 1 through March 31 when the temperature is forecasted to be below 32 degrees.
United Way 2-1-1
Call 800-427-4626 or dial 211 from a land-line phone. Also provides a searchable database of services and providers.
Utility Assistance- Boone County
A guide to resources for utility bill assistance in Boone County compiled by Central Missouri Community Action.
Utility Assistance- Callaway County
A guide to resources for utility bill assistance in Callaway County compiled by Central Missouri Community Action.
Energy Saving Measures
Be Energy Efficient – BEE
Heating and cooling tips from the Missouri Public Service Commission and the Division of Energy.
Central Missouri Community Action Weatherization Program
The goal of CMCA’s weatherization program is to help those persons least able to afford high-energy costs to conserve energy, thereby allowing families to use the money saved for more pressing family needs.
Columbia Water and Light
Includes information on free energy audits, rebates for high efficiency appliances, free shade trees, solar water heaters, compact fluorescent bulbs and more.
Integrated Resource Plan
Outlines the city’s plans for power supplies and energy efficient measures.
Greener Gadgets
Provides a list of retailers and certified eCycling locations by area, energy use calculator and information about buying green.
Home Performance with Energy Star – Columbia
National program for existing homes designed to help homeowners bring their homes up to Energy Star standards for comfort, safety, health, durability and energy efficiency.
Free Energy Audits- City of Fulton
Fulton residents should contact the utility administration office to schedule an appointment. An electric department employee will visit with an infrared device to detect cold air flow entering a home. To make an appointment, contact Trisha Reno, Admin of Utilities, (573) 592-3170.
