Ameren Illinois is out with ways to stay cool and save on the power bill as the summer months heat up.

With prices rising, Tucker Kennedy from Ameren says one way to save is to bump the thermostat by seven to ten degrees. That move could save consumers as much as 10 percent a year on their electric bill.

Ameren plans to help consumers this summer by offering a smart thermostat. Those who want a free G-E Smart Thermostat can head to Ameren Illinois dot-com.