Ameren partners with southeast Missouri organizations to support community initiatives

Published on February 20, 2025.

Grants aim to empower people, progress and prosperity throughout the Missouri Bootheel

Ameren recently announced $70,000 in community impact support for five southeast Missouri organizations, with a focus on improving local communities and services.

"At Ameren, our customers and communities we serve are at the center of everything we do," said Russell Burger, division director, Southeast Division at Ameren Missouri. "Our commitment to investing in communities goes beyond providing safe, reliable energy. We partner with area nonprofits and organizations to make our communities a better place to live."

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Underground cable upgrades benefit thousands in St. Louis City

Published on February 20, 2025.

Smart Energy Plan improvements aim to improve grid reliability in the area

To support reliability for thousands of customers in the City of St. Louis, Ameren Missouri is upgrading and modernizing several miles of underground infrastructure. Through the company's Smart Energy Plan, the Russell Revitalization project is a multi-year effort to address and improve the aging circuits and crowded conduits throughout the city. If left unattended, these vital pieces of infrastructure could cause reliability issues for customers.

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Ameren Missouri unveils plan to enable growth, boost reliability and create jobs in the Show-Me State

Published on February 20, 2025.

Company also highlights investments in its Smart Energy Plan

Ameren Missouri recently announced a significant change to its generation strategy, aiming to accelerate investments to support robust economic expansion, bolster reliability and create jobs throughout Missouri. The revision to Ameren Missouri's Preferred Resource Plan in its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) is designed to ensure the 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of expected new energy demand by 2032 can be met through a balanced mix of generation resources, allowing the company to continue providing reliable and affordable energy to all its customers.

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Six ways Ameren Missouri customers can save this winter

Published on February 20, 2025.

Simple changes can help customers with energy bill

From ice, snow and below average temperatures, winter has been brutal for much of the Midwest. Not only do these factors impact the comfort of Ameren Missouri's customers in their homes, but they also influence their energy bills. To help save money and energy, Ameren Missouri offers several tips and programs to help customers stay comfortable this winter.

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Missouri Senate committee approves Power Predictability and Reliability Act

Published on February 06, 2025.

Legislation encouraging investment in reliable, on-demand electric generation moves forward

By a 5-3 vote, the Missouri Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment committee put its stamp of approval on a wide-ranging electric utility bill during a meeting on Jan. 30. Made up of four components, Senate Bill 6 includes language establishing the Power Predictability and Reliability Act. To assure the state's utility companies can continue to meet the needs of their customers and maintain the state's status as an affordable and attractive place to do business, this measure aims to reduce the disincentives energy companies face when investing in new, on-demand power plants.

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Ameren Missouri helps customers manage their energy bills

Published on February 06, 2025.

The company offers several energy assistance programs for qualifying customers

With winter in full swing, Ameren Missouri reminds its customers it is ready to help those struggling with their energy bills. Energy assistance is available for seniors, veterans, income-eligible households and those seeking permanent housing. Below are several programs offered by Ameren Missouri to help customers manage their bills.

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Governor Mike Kehoe delivers first State of the State address

Published on February 06, 2025.

Public safety, tax reform and education among key issues discussed during speech

Before a joint session of the Missouri General Assembly, Gov. Mike Kehoe laid out his legislative agenda and presented his budget priorities for the year ahead during his first State of the State address. As lawmakers, state officials and others listened, the governor pledged to make public safety a central focus of his administration.

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Power Profile: Senator Tony Luetkemeyer

Published on February 06, 2025.

State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has emerged as a key voice in the Missouri Senate, prioritizing public safety, tax reform and reliable energy policy to support families and businesses across the state.

Since joining the Senate in 2018, Luetkemeyer has championed legislation aimed at addressing Missouri’s most pressing challenges, from reducing crime in urban centers to ensuring the state’s energy grid remains reliable and affordable.

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Ameren Missouri launches multiyear cost saving programs for customers

Published on January 30, 2025.

New round of energy efficiency and demand response programs total $75 million in rebates and incentives

Ameren Missouri announces it will continue providing customers with opportunities to save money and energy after the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) recently approved the company’s revised multiyear energy efficiency and demand response plan, under the Missouri Energy Efficiency Investment Act.

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Lawmakers begin 2025 Legislative Session

Published on January 30, 2025.

Newly elected and returning lawmakers travel to State Capitol to be sworn into office as the session begins in Jefferson City

Wednesday, Jan. 8, marked the beginning of the First Regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly. As newly elected and returning lawmakers traveled to the State Capitol to take the oath of office and begin the legislative session, they also had the opportunity to elect their legislative leaders for the next two years. In the Missouri House of Representatives, members elected Rep. Jon Patterson, R-Lee's Summit, to serve as speaker. Republicans hold a 110-52 majority over Democrats in the chamber. Across the State Capitol in the Missouri Senate, senators elected Cindy O'Laughlin, R-Shelbina, as the chamber's president pro tem. Senator O'Laughlin's election marks the first time a woman has been chosen to be the Senate's top lawmaker. Republicans carry a 24-10 majority over Democrats in the Missouri Senate.

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