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Smart Energy Plan

POWERforward is working to support Missouri’s updated energy policies and the Smart Energy Plan to keep electric rates stable, predictable and affordable while upgrading the energy grid and introducing new sources of clean, renewable energy into a smarter system.

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Missourians are benefiting from Ameren Missouri's Smart Energy Plan (SEP) through greater resiliency of the energy grid, more reliable service and cleaner energy, all while keeping electric rates well below Midwest and national averages.

During the first three years of the five-year plan, authorized in 2018 by the Missouri Legislature, Ameren Missouri has completed more than 2,000 projects. These projects include the installation of smart technology, such as outage detection equipment and restoration switches, new and upgraded substations, and stronger utility poles; all of which are delivering up to a 40% improvement in reliability.

The SEP is also helping attract dozens of new businesses to the state, and helping existing businesses expand, through one of the most competitive economic development incentive (EDI) rates in the nation, resulting in thousands of new jobs in Missouri.

In addition, suppliers and vendors statewide have grown their companies and are adding jobs as they provide labor, products and services for Smart Energy Plan projects. Missouri-based suppliers make up 56% of the companies utilized to support the SEP to date and more than $600 million has been spent with diverse suppliers during the first three years of the plan.

In 2022 the Missouri legislature passed, and Gov. Parson signed into law, SB 745 which will extend and expand the Smart Energy Plan through at least 2028. This ensures that these energy grid modernization projects and economic development programs will continue to improve reliability and boost vitality in the state, providing Missourians with a smart, secure and stable energy future.

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