During its latest refueling outage, members of the Missouri General Assembly went behind the scenes at the Callaway Energy Center to learn more about the plant and its role in Ameren Missouri's generation fleet. The only nuclear power plant in Missouri, the 1,284 MW-generating energy center was declared operational in 1984. Every 18 months, the nuclear plant undergoes a refueling outage, allowing crews to complete preventative and corrective maintenance on the reactor, refuel the unit and carry out other tasks intended to ensure the plant runs as efficiently as possible.

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced the state has been selected by the National Governor's Association (NGA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to convene an in-state nuclear summit. The goal of the summit is to create the momentum needed to transform existing conceptual plans for new nuclear generation into definitive and actional projects. 

Spring is here, and with it comes increased opportunities for severe weather. To prepare for these potential weather events, Ameren crews work to maintain an effective and efficient tree trimming program, while also upgrading energy grid infrastructure with stronger lines and utility poles designed to withstand destructive winds and devastating storms.

When Rep. Josh Hurlbert reflects on what led him to public service, he doesn’t point to a single moment. Instead, he credits growing up in a politically active family and early activities like handing out candy at parades for relatives running for office as his introduction to civic life.