Ameren Missouri to Upgrade Natural Gas Meters in Jefferson City

New natural gas modules to help customers manage energy and potentially save money

Ameren Missouri has started the process of installing upgraded natural gas modules for its customers throughout Jefferson City. These upgraded pieces of equipment will provide detailed information to Ameren Missouri customers so they can manage how they use their natural gas.

During the installation of a customer’s upgraded gas module, Ameren Missouri asks there to be clear and safe access to the existing meter and for pets to be secured.

In addition to offering more control over their energy usage, Ameren Missouri natural gas customers can also experience the following benefits through their upgraded gas modules:

• No added fees for the installation or upgrade.

• New features in their Ameren Missouri account, like the ability to view their peak gas usage, their projected bill and a comparison between their current and previous month's usage.

• Optional alerts when they are using their natural gas service the most and the ability to adjust their usage if needed.

"We’re excited to roll out this new technology in mid-Missouri because it gives our natural gas customers more precise energy usage information than ever before," said John Luth, director of the smart meter program at Ameren Missouri. "It also provides increased safety measures to securely send us their information, which will work with our upgraded energy grid to bring everyone next-level reliability and service."

During the installation of the upgraded gas module, a customer's service will not be interrupted. Additionally, customers do not need to be home or present during the installation.

All 135,000 Ameren Missouri natural gas customers will receive an upgraded natural gas module within the next year. Crews began installing the new modules last November in Columbia and earlier this February in Mexico. The majority of installations in the mid-Missouri area should be completed by summer 2024.