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      <image:caption>Volunteers can contact Ameren Missouri at 573.365.9203 to adopt a section of the shoreline and arrange for trash disposal options.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Brad Todd, director of Hydro Operations for Ameren Missouri, and his family visit Washington, D.C. in March.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Missouri files plan to continue working to build a stronger, reliable energy grid - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>As a part of the Smart Energy Plan, Ameren Missouri crews work to storm-harden the energy grid in St. Louis County by setting a composite power pole.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>With regulatory approval in place, the Big Hollow Energy Center is expected to be ready to serve customers beginning in 2028.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Volunteers collect donations for Heat Up St. Louis during the 26th annual Hardee's Rise and Shine event on Feb. 13.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Shawn Schukar currently serves as chairman and president of Ameren Transmission Company.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ameren was recently selected as one of Business Facilities magazine's 2026 Top Utilities for Economic Development.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Smart Energy Plan project boosts winter reliability for Ameren Missouri customers - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Work is underway on the dual-fuel upgrade at the Audrain Energy Center.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>According to the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments responded to an estimated average of 37,365 fires involving heating equipment per year from 2020-2024.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Senator Kurtis Gregory represents Missouri's 21st Senatorial District in the Missouri Senate. Photo courtesy of Sen. Gregory's office.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Supporting reliability in North St. Louis County - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Please click on the above picture to view a video on Ameren Missouri's Smart Energy Plan project in Spanish Lake.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Rockwood School District projects to save thousands annually after HVAC upgrades - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>As a part of its efforts, the school district installed new rooftop HVAC units at Kehrs Mill Elementary School.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Powering community support: neighbors helping neighbors stay warm this winter - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Donations made to Ameren Missouri's Dollar More program are tax deductible.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Power Profile: Rob Dixon - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Rob Dixon currently serves as Ameren Missouri's vice president of Regulatory and Legislative Affairs.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Governor Mike Kehoe delivers State of the State Address - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Governor Mike Kehoe delivered his State of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Photo courtesy of the Governor's Office.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-17</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Senator Cindy O'Laughlin, president pro tem of the Missouri Senate, delivers her opening day address to her colleagues. Photo courtesy of the Senate Majority Caucus.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2026/2/17/smart-energy-plan-drives-economic-development-in-southeast-missouri</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Smart Energy Plan Drives Economic Development in Southeast Missouri - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ameren Missouri's Smart Energy Plan project serving Amazon and the SEMO Industrial Park aims to ensure the area has access to reliable power.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Corporation announces leadership changes - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The new leadership changes take effect Jan. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/12/19/rapid-rebuild-supports-reliability-after-delta-tornado</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Rapid rebuild supports reliability after Delta tornado - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Please click on the above picture to watch a video on Ameren Missouri's response to the Delta tornado.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/12/19/seasonal-savings-ameren-missouri-shares-efficiency-tips-to-help-customers-save-this-holiday-season</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Seasonal Savings: Ameren Missouri shares efficiency tips to help customers save this holiday season - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ameren Missouri reminds its customers to inspect light strands for damage prior to plugging them in, avoid overloading electrical circuits or outlets and keep decorations away from heat sources such as fireplaces and space heaters.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/12/19/power-profile-michael-moehn</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Power Profile: Michael Moehn - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Michael Moehn currently serves as Ameren's senior executive vice president and CFO. He is also the president of Ameren Services.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Missouri encourages Lake of the Ozarks and Osage River dock owners to prepare for winter - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dock owners can stay informed about current lake levels and river flows by visiting AmerenMissouri.com/Lake or by calling the Lake Level Daily Report at (573) 365-9205.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2026/2/17/st-louis-symphony-orchestra-projected-to-save-175000-annually-through-bizsavers-program</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - St. Louis Symphony Orchestra projected to save $175,000 annually through BizSavers program - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The HVAC upgrades at SLSO will not only improve energy efficiency but will reduce ambient noise, creating a more comfortable and immersive concert experience.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2026/2/17/greater-montgomery-county-economic-development-council-announces-strategic-partnership-with-amazon</loc>
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      <image:caption>Phillip James, vice president of WEG Transformers USA, testifies in support of the Power Predictability and Reliability Act during the bill's hearing in the Missouri Senate.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>During a private ceremony at the Missouri Supreme Court, Catherine Hanaway was sworn in as the Show-Me State's 45th attorney general. Photo courtesy of the Missouri Attorney General's Office.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>During the March 14 storm, strategically placed composite poles kept the line up and prevented widespread outages in the area.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>As a Missouri Certified Site, the SEMO Industrial Park is shovel-ready for companies looking to establish business in southeast Missouri. Photo Courtesy of SEMO REDI.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Governor Mike Kehoe welcomes attendees to the Missouri Nuclear Summit. Photo courtesy of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pending regulatory approval, Ameren Missouri plans to break ground on the new energy center in 2026.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/7/8/smart-technology-helps-thousands-avoid-outages-during-may-16-tornado</loc>
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      <image:caption>Crews work to rebuild the electrical infrastructure damaged by the May 16 storms in St. Louis.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/7/8/ameren-missouri-donates-900-air-conditioners-to-cooldownstlouisorg</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Missouri donates 900 air conditioners to Cooldownstlouis.org - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Volunteers work to load up donated AC units to be distributed to those in need.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Jake Hummel currently serves as the president of Missouri AFL-CIO.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/7/2/governor-mike-kehoe-signs-fy-2026-state-budget-into-law</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Governor Mike Kehoe signs FY 2026 state budget into law - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Governor Mike Kehoe acts on the budget bills passed by the General Assembly during the 2026 legislative session. Photo courtesy of the governor's office.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/7/28/governor-kehoe-signs-extra-legislative-session-bills-into-law</loc>
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      <image:caption>Joined by Rep. Chris Brown, R-Kansas City (Left), and Sen. Kurtis Gregory, R-Marshall (Right), the governor signs the extra session bills into law. Photo courtesy of the governor's office.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/6/10/kids-caught-in-life-jackets-score-free-t-shirts-at-lake-of-the-ozarks</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Kids 'caught' in life jackets score free T-shirts at Lake of the Ozarks - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Boaters of all ages should wear life jackets for any water activities, regardless of their swimming abilities.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/6/5/lawmakers-wrap-up-2025-legislative-session</loc>
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      <image:caption>Per tradition, the members of the Missouri House of Representatives mark the end of the legislative session by tossing their papers in the air. Photo courtesy of Tim Bommel/House Communications.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/6/5/ameren-missouri-to-provide-additional-assistance-to-customers-impacted-by-severe-weather</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Missouri to provide additional assistance to customers impacted by severe weather - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Critical energy infrastructure throughout the St. Louis region was impacted by the May 16 storms.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/6/5/smart-energy-plan-upgrades-to-support-reliability-at-st-louis-zoo</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Smart Energy Plan upgrades to support reliability at St. Louis Zoo - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Crews work to install the new upgrades in St. Louis' Dogtown neighborhood.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/6/5/power-profile-representative-brad-pollitt</loc>
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      <image:caption>Representative Brad Pollitt represents the 52nd District in the Missouri House of Representatives. Photo courtesy of Tim Bommel/House Communications.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/6/18/smart-energy-plan-upgrades-to-support-reliability-at-st-louis-zoo</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Smart Energy Plan upgrades to support reliability at St. Louis Zoo - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Crews work to install the new upgrades in St. Louis' Dogtown neighborhood.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/6/18/summer-safety-101-identify-and-avoid-outdoor-electrical-hazards</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/6/18/liheap-and-other-energy-assistance-funds-remain-available-for-ameren-missouri-customers</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/6/18/keep-the-party-going-and-avoid-releasing-mylar-balloons-outdoors</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Keep the party going and avoid releasing Mylar balloons outdoors - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ameren Missouri reminds customers to keep balloons tethered and weighted during use to prevent them from escaping and causing issues with power lines and other equipment.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren commits $1 million for storm victims - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Crews work to rebuild the electrical infrastructure damaged by the May 16th storms in St. Louis.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/6/18/ameren-missouris-osage-energy-center-to-benefit-from-reliability-upgrades</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Missouri's Osage Energy Center to benefit from reliability upgrades - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The new turbines weigh approximately 50 tons and are being set in place using specialized cranes.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/6/18/ameren-missouri-files-plan-with-missouri-public-service-commission-to-help-spur-economic-growth-in-the-state</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/6/18/new-ameren-missouri-operating-center-supports-st-francois-county-and-beyond</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - New Ameren Missouri operating center supports St. Francois County and beyond - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Please click on the above photo to watch a video on the new St. Francois Operating Center.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/5/1/lawmakers-experience-behind-the-scenes-tour-of-callaway-energy-center</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-05-01</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Lawmakers experience behind-the-scenes tour of Callaway Energy Center - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Travis Hart, senior director of nuclear operations at the Callaway Energy Center, explains the plant's refueling process to Sen. Jamie Burger during a tour of the building that holds the reactor core.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/5/1/state-of-missouri-selected-for-nuclear-summit</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-05-01</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - State of Missouri selected for nuclear summit - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The only nuclear power plant in Ameren Missouri's fleet, the Callaway Energy Center generates 1,284 MW and was declared operational in 1984.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Preparing for severe weather: spring tree trimming and energy grid upgrades - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ameren Missouri maintains trees on four- and six-year cycles, depending on the nature of the work and number of customers per mile on each electrical circuit.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/5/1/power-profile-representative-josh-hurlbert</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Power Profile: Representative Josh Hurlbert - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Representative Josh Hurlbert discusses the importance of Senate Bill 4 during debate in the Missouri House of Representatives.Photo courtesy of Tim Bommel/House Communications.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/5/14/governor-signs-power-predictability-and-reliability-act-into-law</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Governor signs Power Predictability and Reliability Act into law - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>On April 9, the governor signed Senate Bill 4 into law before lawmakers from both legislative chambers. Photo courtesy of the governor's office.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - General Assembly celebrates Missouri Lineworker Appreciation Day - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Representative Phil Amato presents Ameren Missouri lineworkers with a House resolution in recognition of Missouri Lineworker Appreciation Day. Photo courtesy of Tim Bommel/House Communications.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/5/14/spring-into-action-and-join-the-adopt-the-shoreline-cleanup-at-lake-of-the-ozarks</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Spring into action and join the Adopt-the-Shoreline cleanup at Lake of the Ozarks - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Volunteers can contact Ameren Missouri at 573.365.9203 to adopt a section of the shoreline and arrange for trash disposal options.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/4/4/missouri-house-of-representatives-approves-senate-bill-4</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-14</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The members of the Missouri House of Representatives debate SB 4. Photo courtesy of Tim Bommel/House Communications.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/4/4/smart-technology-prevents-more-than-93000-outages-during-march-severe-storms</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Smart technology prevents more than 93,000 outages during March severe storms - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Following the March 14th storm, Ameren Missouri crews work to restore service in Franklin County.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/4/4/peregrine-falcons-return-to-ameren-missouris-falcon-cam</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Peregrine falcons return to Ameren Missouri's Falcon Cam - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>For Peregrine falcons, egg incubation time is approximately 30 days.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/4/4/power-profile-warren-wood</loc>
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      <image:caption>Warren Wood testifies in support of legislation before the House Utilities committee. Photo courtesy of Tim Bommel/House Communications.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/5/14/ameren-missouri-unveils-new-st-francois-operating-center</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Missouri unveils new St. Francois Operating Center - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ameren Missouri's Russ Burger cuts the ribbon and officially opens the company's new St. Francois Operating Center.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/5/14/lawmakers-begin-second-half-of-2025-legislative-session</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-05-14</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Lawmakers begin second half of 2025 legislative session - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Prior to the start of the legislative spring break, the Missouri House of Representatives discusses and debates SB 4. Photo courtesy of Tim Bommel/House Communications.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/5/14/four-electrical-hazards-to-avoid-this-spring</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-05-14</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/3/7/moving-the-show-me-state-forward-with-smart-energy</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-07</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Moving the Show-Me State forward with smart energy - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Please click on the above photo to watch a video to see how Ameren Missouri's Smart Energy Plan is working to create a stronger, smarter electrical grid to meet its customers' needs now and into the future.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/3/7/ameren-supports-heat-up-st-louis</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-07</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren supports Heat Up St. Louis - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>On Feb. 14, volunteers collected donations at Hardee's restaurants throughout the St. Louis metro area in support of Heat Up St. Louis.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/3/7/missouri-senate-approves-power-predictability-and-reliability-act</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-20</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Missouri Senate approves Power Predictability and Reliability Act - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Missouri Senate approved SB 4 on Monday, Feb. 24.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/3/7/power-profile-bbc-electric</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-07</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Power Profile: BBC Electric - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>James Farrar, operations manager with BBC Electric, testifies in support of House Bill 569 during the bill's hearing before the House Utilities committee.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/3/6/power-predictability-and-reliability-act-moves-forward-in-the-missouri-house</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-28</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/3/6/reliability-in-action-ameren-missouris-smart-energy-plan</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-28</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Reliability in Action: Ameren Missouri's Smart Energy Plan - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ameren Missouri crews work to respond to damaged power lines during Winter Storm Blair.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/2/20/ameren-partners-with-southeast-missouri-organizations-to-support-community-initiatives</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-28</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/2/20/underground-cable-upgrades-benefit-thousands-in-st-louis-city</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-28</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Underground cable upgrades benefit thousands in St. Louis City - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Since the start of the Smart Energy Plan, Ameren Missouri has performed revitalization work on almost 90 miles of underground infrastructure in St. Louis, and nearly 500 miles of underground cable upgrades throughout its service territory.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/2/20/ameren-missouri-unveils-plan-to-enable-growth-boost-reliability-and-create-jobs-in-the-show-me-state</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-28</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/2/20/six-ways-ameren-missouri-customers-can-save-this-winter</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-28</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Six ways Ameren Missouri customers can save this winter - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Smart thermostats help users save energy while giving them more control over their home's HVAC system.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/2/6/missouri-senate-committee-approves-power-predictability-and-reliability-act2</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-07</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Missouri Senate committee approves Power Predictability and Reliability Act - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment committee hear testimony in support of SB 6.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/2/6/ameren-missouri-helps-customers-manage-their-energy-bills</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-19</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Missouri helps customers manage their energy bills - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Any customer struggling to pay their bills should contact Ameren Missouri or a local community action agency today.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/2/6/governor-mike-kehoe-delivers-first-state-of-the-state-address</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-19</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Governor Mike Kehoe delivers first State of the State address - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Governor Mike Kehoe serves as Missouri's 58th governor. Photo courtesy of the governor's office.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Governor Mike Kehoe delivers first State of the State address - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Governor Mike Kehoe delivers his first State of the State address before a joint session of the Missouri General Assembly. Photo courtesy of the governor's office.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/2/6/power-profile-senator-tony-luetkemeyer</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-19</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Power Profile: Senator Tony Luetkemeyer - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Senator Tony Luetkemeyer represents the 34th Senatorial District in the Missouri Senate. Photo courtesy of Sen. Luetkemeyer's office.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/1/30/ameren-missouri-launches-multiyear-cost-saving-programs-for-customers</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-19</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Missouri launches multiyear cost saving programs for customers - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The plan and programs are the result of a proposal originally filed with the PSC in 2023 and later amended in 2024.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/1/30/lawmakers-begin-2025-legislative-session</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-19</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55103e26e4b0fbfc5a62c027/e6336e36-c097-4a07-a081-634b13c200c8/*Lawmakers+Begin+2025+Legislative+Session-min.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Latest News - Lawmakers begin 2025 Legislative Session - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Representative Jon Patterson is the first lawmaker from Jackson County to serve as speaker in 157 years, and he is the first medical doctor to serve as speaker in 140 years. Photo courtesy of Tim Bommel/House Communications</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/1/30/mike-kehoe-sworn-in-as-missouris-58th-governor</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Mike Kehoe sworn in as Missouri's 58th governor - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Using a bible that belonged to his mother, Lorriane Kehoe, Gov. Kehoe takes the oath of office and is sworn in by former U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt. Photo courtesy of the governor's office.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/1/10/powering-significant-economic-growth-through-reliable-and-affordable-energy</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Powering significant economic growth through reliable and affordable energy - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ameren Missouri encourages policymakers to consider legislation reshaping the state's regulatory processes to promote policies to foster new, dispatchable generation in the Show-Me State.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/1/9/ameren-missouri-supports-the-power-predictability-and-reliability-act</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Missouri supports the Power Predictability and Reliability Act - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ameren Missouri encourages policymakers to consider legislation reshaping the state's regulatory processes to promote policies to foster new, dispatchable generation in the Show-Me State.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/1/9/callaway-energy-center-celebrates-40th-anniversary</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-19</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Callaway Energy Center celebrates 40th anniversary - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ameren Missouri's Callaway Energy Center generates approximately 9.2 million megawatt-hours of electricity – enough to power about 800,000 average households.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/1/9/smart-energy-plan-project-to-support-growth-and-reliability-in-soulard</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-19</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Smart Energy Plan project supports growth and reliability in Soulard - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Crews work to set equipment at Ameren Missouri's new substation in Soulard.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2025/1/9/power-profile-kara-corches</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-19</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Power Profile: Kara Corches - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kara Corches is the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry's first female president in the organization's 101-year history.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2024/12/30/ameren-missouri-urges-customers-to-stay-vigilant-during-holiday-season-to-protect-against-scams</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-19</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2024/12/30/ameren-missouri-urges-lake-of-the-ozarks-residents-to-begin-dock-winterization</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-19</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Missouri urges Lake of the Ozarks residents to begin dock winterization - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dock owners can obtain up-to-date information on lake water levels and river flows online at AmerenMissouri.com/Lake or by calling for the Lake Level Daily Report at 573.365.9205.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2024/12/30/communitysavers-programs-on-track-to-provide-more-than-75-million-in-energy-efficiency-incentives-in-2024</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-19</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - CommunitySavers® programs on track to provide more than $7.5 million in energy efficiency incentives in 2024 - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ameren Missouri's CommunitySavers® programs are designed to benefit single family and multifamily households.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2024/12/30/smart-energy-plan-project-to-support-reliability-in-st-charles</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-19</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Smart Energy Plan project to support reliability in St. Charles - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Please click on the above photo to watch a video highlighting Ameren Missouri's Smart Energy Plan investment in St. Charles.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Please click on the above photo to view a video highlighting the Smart Energy Plan project in Bowling Green.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2024/12/17/icl-group-expanding-its-operations-in-st-louis</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - ICL Group expanding its operations in St. Louis - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>ICL has a global presence with 38 production sites in 13 countries and more than 12,000 full-time employees worldwide.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2024/12/16/bright-ideas-for-a-safe-and-energy-efficient-holiday-season-4nfnl</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Bright ideas for a safe and energy-efficient holiday season - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ameren Missouri reminds its customers to inspect light strands for damage prior to plugging them in, avoid overloading electrical circuits or outlets and keep decorations away from heat sources such as fireplaces and space heaters.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2024/12/16/power-profile-alex-riley</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55103e26e4b0fbfc5a62c027/09984976-6c70-4304-ae15-dfb8d8474cd8/Power+Profile+-+Alex+Riley+%281%29.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Latest News - Power Profile: Representative Alex Riley - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Representative Alex Riley represents the citizens of the 134th District in the Missouri House of Representatives..</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2024/11/6/act-fast-learn-how-to-detect-natural-gas-leaks-at-home-or-at-work</loc>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2024/11/6/ameren-missouri-announces-milestones-in-reliable-energy-investments</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-19</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55103e26e4b0fbfc5a62c027/b02dbcb3-43bd-489d-8d26-3c730d8f4aa7/*Ameren+Missouri+Announces+Milestones+in+Reliable+Energy+Investments-min.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Missouri announces milestones in reliable energy investments - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Castle Bluff Energy Center represents a significant investment in reliable energy for Ameren Missouri's customers.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2024/11/6/growing-customer-demand-for-renewable-energy-drives-ameren-missouri-program-expansion</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Growing customer demand for renewable energy drives Ameren Missouri program expansion - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>More than 4,700 Ameren Missouri residential and small business customers have signed up to be part of the Community Solar program, with up to 100% of their energy usage to be sourced from one of the company’s dedicated Community Solar facilities.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2024/11/2/join-ameren-and-the-st-louis-area-foodbank-to-provide-15-million-meals-to-local-families</loc>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2024/11/2/lawmakers-tour-callaway-energy-center</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-19</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55103e26e4b0fbfc5a62c027/495b8c1a-a459-4d80-9bb4-84482e5a44da/*Lawmakers+tour+Callaway+Energy+Center-min.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Latest News - Lawmakers tour Callaway Energy Center - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Newly elected and returning lawmakers tour the control room at the Callaway Energy Center.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2024/11/4/smart-energy-plan-to-support-reliability-in-excelsior-springs</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-19</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2024/11/1/hitachi-energy-celebrates-significant-milestone-at-jefferson-city-plant</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-12-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Hitachi Energy celebrates significant milestone at Jefferson City plant - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Employees at Hitachi Energy's Jefferson City plant celebrate their 3,000,000th transformer-produced milestone.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55103e26e4b0fbfc5a62c027/cff97e0f-c3f3-4b4e-b5cc-d01ea307b913/Hitachi+Energy+Celebrates+Significant+Milestone+in+Jefferson+City+3.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Latest News - Hitachi Energy celebrates significant milestone at Jefferson City plant - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The first transformer produced at the plant in Jefferson City was for Union Electric Company, which later became Ameren Missouri.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55103e26e4b0fbfc5a62c027/5f6ed0bd-d226-4e91-bbf7-3f646fede799/Hitachi+Energy+Celebrates+Significant+Milestone+in+Jefferson+City+2.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Latest News - Hitachi Energy celebrates significant milestone at Jefferson City plant - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The first transformer produced at the plant in Jefferson City was named Big MO.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2024/11/1/substation-expansion-aims-to-support-reliability-in-pike-county</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Substation expansion aims to support reliability in Pike County - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Crews work to pull cable at the expanded Pike substation in Bowling Green.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2024/11/1/missouris-2024-general-election-make-your-voice-heard</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-01</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55103e26e4b0fbfc5a62c027/1730469275741-UKLV7RNGWN4V29L87V4T/Missouri%27s+2024+General+Election+-+Make+Your+Voice+Heard.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Latest News - Missouri's 2024 general election: Make your voice heard! - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Beginning Oct. 22 until the day before Election Day, voters may cast a no-excuse absentee ballot in person at a location designated by their local election authority.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2024/11/1/power-profile-tim-brinker</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-12-17</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55103e26e4b0fbfc5a62c027/1730469562411-4AER4LOI01TDZU6GSF8R/tim-brinker-headshot.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Latest News - Power Profile: Tim Brinker - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tim Brinker currently serves as Franklin County's presiding commissioner.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/9/6/24/ameren-missouri-executive-receives-top-honor-from-hawthorn-foundation</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Missouri executive receives top honor from Hawthorn Foundation - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ameren Missouri's Rob Dixon receives the Hawthorn Foundation's Award of Excellence from Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (R) and Mark Grimm (L), past chair of the Hawthorn Foundation.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/9/6/24/ameren-missouri-reminds-motorists-to-slow-down-when-driving-alongside-utility-workers</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-01</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55103e26e4b0fbfc5a62c027/2389ffb2-d330-410d-ad8d-9acd6d6c611f/Ameren+Missouri+Reminds+Motorists+to+Slow+Down+and+Take+Extra+Care+when+Driving+Alongside+Utility+Workers.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Missouri Reminds Motorists to Slow Down and Take Extra Care when Driving Alongside Utility Workers - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Missouri‘s Move Over Law requires drivers to slow down or change lanes when encountering utility crews - just like they're expected to do for other types of emergency or roadside crews.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/9/6/24/power-profile-jeff-tegethoff</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55103e26e4b0fbfc5a62c027/eba4a7ae-29b1-461f-acc6-00c82173f616/Power+Profile-+Jeff+Tegethoff.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Latest News - Power Profile: Jeff Tegethoff - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Jeff Tegethoff currently serves as CEO of Tegethoff Development.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2024/10/30/smart-energy-plan-supports-reliability-in-cape-girardeau</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Smart Energy Plan supports reliability in Cape Girardeau - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2024/10/30/ameren-crews-assist-with-hurricane-helene-restoration</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren crews assist with Hurricane Helene restoration - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Please click on the above photo to watch a video highlighting the work done by Ameren crews to help those affected by Hurricane Helene.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2024/9/30/missouri-made-transformer-to-benefit-franklin-county-through-smart-energy-plan</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Missouri-made transformer to benefit Franklin County through Smart Energy Plan - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Please click on the above photo to watch a video on the Smart Energy Plan project in Franklin County.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2024/10/30/lawmakers-return-to-state-capitol-for-veto-session</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Lawmakers return to State Capitol for veto session - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Speaker Dean Plocher, R-St. Louis, presides over the Missouri House of Representatives during veto session. Photo courtesy of Tim Bommel/House Communications</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/9/6/24/smart-energy-plan-supports-new-development-and-demand-at-lake-of-the-ozarks</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-10-30</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Smart Energy Plan supports new development and demand at Lake of the Ozarks - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Crews work to safely set up a new transformer to support reliability for customers and businesses at Lake of the Ozarks.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2024/10/30/from-caulk-to-insulation-ameren-missouri-bolsters-weatherization-program</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-01</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - From caulk to insulation: Ameren Missouri bolsters weatherization program - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Visit AmerenMissouri.com/Weatherization for more information and a list of participating agencies.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/9/6/24/ameren-missouri-supports-local-suppliers-through-smart-energy-plan</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Missouri supports local suppliers through Smart Energy Plan - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>MiCrews work to set the WEG transformer at Ameren Missouri's new substation in Franklin County.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/9/6/24/tierpoint-acquires-downtown-st-louis-building-for-newest-data-center</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-09-06</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - TierPoint acquires downtown St. Louis building for newest data center - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>After acquiring a single data center in Dallas in 2010, TierPoint grew both organically and through a series of other acquisitions, including Xand in 2014, Hosted Solutions in 2015 and Cosentry in 2016.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/9/6/24/kidsmart-and-ameren-missouri-host-back-to-school-event-in-mid-missouri</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-09-05</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - KidSmart and Ameren Missouri host back-to-school event in Mid-Missouri - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Volunteers from Ameren Missouri and other area organizations provided school supplies to teachers from more than 40 Mid-Missouri schools during the July 30 event.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/9/6/24/power-profile-representative-michael-johnson</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-10-03</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Power Profile: Representative Michael Johnson - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Representative Michael Johnson represents the 23rd District in the Missouri House of Representatives.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/8/18/24/ameren-missouris-smart-energy-plan-supports-reliability-in-southeast-missouri</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-09-20</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55103e26e4b0fbfc5a62c027/17baa6e0-8bc1-4571-8cdc-287da7e96970/Ameren+Missouri%27s+Smart+Energy+Plan+Supports+Reliability+in+Southeast+Missouri.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Missouri's Smart Energy Plan supports reliability in southeast Missouri - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Crews work to safely set one of the new super storm poles in southeast Missouri.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/9/18/24/last-call-to-apply-for-ameren-missouris-ev-charging-station-cost-share-program-lf5l9</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Last call to apply for Ameren Missouri’s EV charging station cost-share program - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Today, more than 2,000 EV charging ports can be found throughout Missouri.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Helping College Students Power Up for the School Year - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Ameren mobile app allows users to easily manage their accounts.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/8/18/24/smart-switch-technology-aims-to-reduce-outages-in-st-charles</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Smart Switch Technology Aims to Reduce Outages in St. Charles - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Crews work to safely install an IntelliRupter in St. Charles.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/8/18/24/ameren-recognized-for-its-employee-resource-groups-philanthropy-and-executive-diversity</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/8/18/24/ameren-corporation-expands-pollinator-support-through-new-initiative-with-us-fish-and-wildlife-service</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/9/18/24/ameren-missouri-grows-renewable-solutions-program</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/8/6/24/missouris-2024-primary-election-make-your-voice-heard</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Missouri's 2024 Primary Election - Make Your Voice Heard - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Beginning July 23 until the day before Election Day, voters may cast a no-excuse absentee ballot in person at a location designated by their local election authority.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/7/6/24/power-profile-lieutenant-governor-mike-kehoe</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-09-05</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Power Profile: Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mike Kehoe currently serves as Missouri’s 48th lieutenant governor.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/7/6/24/governor-signs-tax-reform-legislation-into-law</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Governor signs tax reform legislation into law - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ameren team members and other supporters join Gov. Mike Parson as he signs SB 872 into law.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/7/6/24/supporting-reliability-in-university-city-through-the-smart-energy-plan</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Supporting reliability in University City through the Smart Energy Plan - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Click on the above photo to learn more about Ameren Missouri’s upgrades to its Waldron substation.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/7/6/24/veterans-fund-receives-significant-boost-to-assist-missouri-military-families</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-07-25</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Veterans Fund receives significant boost to assist Missouri military families - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Since launching in 2018, the Ameren Missouri Veterans Fund has assisted more than 650 veteran and military families.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-07-19</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Missouri investing in reliable energy for when customers need it most - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Castle Bluff Energy Center represents a significant investment in reliable energy for Ameren Missouri’s customers.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/7/6/24/governor-approves-fy-2025-state-operating-budget</loc>
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      <image:caption>Governor Mike Parson acts on the bills that make up the state’s FY 2025 state budget. Photo courtesy of the governor’s office.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/7/7/24/alerting-customers-to-potential-summer-utility-scams</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-07-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Alerting customers to potential summer utility scams - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>To report a suspected scam, customers should call Ameren Missouri at 1.800.552.7583</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/7/6/24/power-profile-senator-lincoln-hough</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-07-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Power Profile: Senator Lincoln Hough - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Senator Lincoln Hough represents the 30th Senatorial District, which consists of part of Greene County, in the Missouri Senate. Photo courtesy of Sen. Lincoln Hough.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/7/6/24/cooldownstlouisorg-and-cooldownmissouriorg-receive-800-air-conditioners-from-ameren-missouri</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-07-24</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Cooldownstlouis.org and Cooldownmissouri.org receive 800 air conditioners from Ameren Missouri - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe joins other volunteers as they load up donated AC units to be distributed to those in need.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/7/6/24/ameren-missouris-community-solar-program-to-expand-with-plans-for-third-facility</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-07-24</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Missouri's Community Solar program to expand with plans for third facility - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The proposed New Florence Community Solar Center is over 80% subscribed.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/6/7/24/lawmakers-wrap-up-2024-legislative-session</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-07-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Lawmakers wrap up 2024 legislative session - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Per tradition, the members of the Missouri House of Representatives mark the end of the legislative sessions by tossing their papers in the air. Photo courtesy of Tim Bommel with House Communications.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/6/7/24/smart-energy-plan-upgrades-powering-increased-reliability-in-jefferson-county</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Smart Energy Plan upgrades powering increased reliability in Jefferson County - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Crews work to set one of the new transformers at the Plattin substation in Jefferson County.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/6/7/24/get-rewarded-for-making-safe-boating-choices-this-summer</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Get rewarded for making safe boating choices this summer - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Members of MSHP’s Water Patrol Division work to keep boaters safe at the Lake of the Ozarks.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Get rewarded for making safe boating choices this summer - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Boaters of all ages should wear life jackets for any water activities, regardless of their swimming abilities.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-07-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Power Profile: Representative Jamie Burger - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Representative Jamie Burger represents the 148th District in the Missouri House of Representatives. Photo courtesy of Tim Bommel with House Communications.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/6/6/24/summer-safety-101-identify-and-avoid-outdoor-electrical-hazards</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/6/6/24/supporting-reliability-in-st-louis-county-through-the-smart-energy-plan</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-07-19</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Supporting reliability in St. Louis County through the Smart Energy Plan - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Stronger composite poles, which can withstand winds up to 70 mph, have been placed strategically throughout the project</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/6/6/24/ameren-missouri-and-job-point-partner-to-help-students-explore-new-career-paths</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-07-24</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Missouri and Job Point partner to help students explore new career paths - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Since 1965, Job Point has strived to link people to jobs providing career planning and job placements assistance.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/6/24/smart-energy-plan-project-to-support-reliability-in-university-city</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-07-24</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Smart Energy Plan project to support reliability in University City - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Crews work to set the new equipment at the upgraded substation in University City.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/5/7/24/power-predictability-and-reliability-act-moves-forward-in-the-missouri-senate</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-06-06</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Power Predictability and Reliability Act moves forward in the Missouri Senate - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Warren Wood speaks in support of the Power Predictability and Reliability Act during the bill’s hearing in the Missouri House of Representatives.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/5/7/24/improving-reliability-in-st-charles-and-warren-counties</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-05-08</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Improving reliability in St. Charles and Warren counties - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Click on the above picture to watch a video on the Smart Energy Plan upgrades serving St. Charles and Warren counties.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/5/7/24/liheap-energy-assistance-funds-available-for-missouri-families</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-05-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - LIHEAP Energy Assistance Funds Available for Missouri Families - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>For more information on LIHEAP, please visit AmerenMissouri.com/LIHEAP.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/5/7/24/ameren-missouri-to-upgrade-natural-gas-meters-in-jefferson-city</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-05-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Missouri to Upgrade Natural Gas Meters in Jefferson City - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>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.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/5/6/24/meet-the-new-peregrine-falcon-chicks-on-ameren-missouris-falcon-cam</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-07-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Meet the new Peregrine Falcon chicks on Ameren Missouri’s Falcon Cam - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The falcons began nesting activities in the box on Ameren’s Franklin County property in March.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/5/6/24/smart-energy-plan-upgrades-support-reliability-at-st-louis-chain-of-rocks-water-treatment-plant</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/5/6/24/maximizing-energy-efficiency-during-unpredictable-spring-temperatures</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-07-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Maximizing energy efficiency during unpredictable spring temperatures - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Smart thermostats can also help customers better manage their home’s temperature and save an average of 10 percent to 20 percent on heating and cooling costs.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/5/6/24/missouri-lawmakers-approve-state-budget</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-07-24</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Missouri Lawmakers Approve State Budget - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Senator Lincoln Hough discusses one of the budget bills on the floor of the Missouri Senate. Photo courtesy of Sen. Lincoln Hough’s office.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Missouri Lawmakers Approve State Budget - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Members of the Missouri Senate work on the budget bills that make up the state’s spending plan for Fiscal Year 2025. Photo courtesy of Sen. Lincoln Hough’s office.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/5/6/24/north-county-school-district-projected-to-save-more-than-190000-annually-after-energy-efficiency-upgrades</loc>
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      <image:title>Latest News - North County school district projected to save more than $190,000 annually after energy efficiency upgrades - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Projects completed by the Ferguson-Florissant School District including brightening classrooms and replacing inefficient heating and cooling systems.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/4/7/24/missouri-first-transmission-act-receives-hearing-in-the-missouri-senate</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-04-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Missouri First Transmission Act receives hearing in the Missouri Senate - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tony Clark, a former commissioner with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), joins Sen. Rusty Black, R-Chilicothe, and speaks in support of SB 805. Photo provided by the Missouri Senate.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/4/7/24/new-energy-infrastructure-improves-reliability-in-southeast-missouri</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-04-11</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - New energy infrastructure improves reliability in southeast Missouri - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Through the project, Ameren Transmission collaborated with WVPA to improve reliability, provide additional energy capacity for local manufacturing facilities, and allow for future expansion of the energy grid.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/4/7/24/embark-on-an-adventure-with-ameren-missouris-falcon-cam</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-04-11</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Embark on an adventure with Ameren Missouri’s Falcon Cam - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Egg incubation time is approximately 30 days, and they usually hatch in late April.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/4/7/24/power-profile-representative-brad-banderman</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-04-11</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Power Profile: Representative Brad Banderman - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Representative Brad Banderman represents the 119th District in the Missouri House of Representatives.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/4/1/24/missouri-house-of-representatives-approves-power-predictability-and-reliability-act</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-05-02</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/4/1/24/moving-forward-with-smart-energy</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-04-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Moving Forward with Smart Energy - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>From Stronger poles to new substations, click on the above photo to watch a video to see how Ameren Missouri’s Smart Energy Plan is working to create a stronger, smarter grid to meet need now and into the future.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/3/7/24/missouri-house-utilities-committee-unanimously-approves-power-predictability-and-reliability-act</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-20</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Missouri House Utilities Committee unanimously approves Power Predictability and Reliability Act - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Warren Wood, vice president of regulatory and legislative affairs for Ameren Missouri, speaks in support of HB 2541 during the bill’s hearing on Feb 7.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/3/7/24/ameren-missouri-customers-benefit-from-investments-in-stronger-smarter-grid</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-20</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Missouri customers benefit from investments in stronger, smarter grid - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Smart Energy Plan upgrades in Jefferson County support more than 4,500 customers in the area.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/3/7/24/ameren-supports-heat-up-st-louis</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-20</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren supports Heat Up St. Louis - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe visits with volunteers during the 24th annual Hardee’s Rise and Shine event on Feb 9.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/3/7/24/power-profile-senator-curtis-trent</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-20</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Power Profile: Senator Curtis Trent - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Senator Curtis Trent represents the 20th Senatorial District in the Missouri Senate.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/3/1/24/lawmakers-tour-callaway-energy-center</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-21</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Lawmakers tour Callaway Energy Center - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Lawmakers and legislative staff listen to a presentation on the history and operations of the Calloway Energy Center.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/3/1/24/smart-energy-plan-upgrades-support-reliability-in-north-st-louis-county</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-21</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Smart Energy Plan upgrades support reliability in North St. Louis County - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Please click on the above photo to watch a video on some of the Smart Energy plan word fone by Ameren Missouri in North St. Louis County.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/3/1/24/new-equipment-to-improve-restoration-times-for-ameren-customers-after-major-storms</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-21</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - New equipment to improve restoration times For Ameren customers after major storms - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Mobile Command Center trailers are designed to help Ameren enhance the resiliency of the electric grid, improve customer reliability and reduce power outages in the aftermath of severe weather.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/3/1/24/new-substation-supports-greater-reliability-in-jefferson-county</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-04-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - New substation supports greater reliability in Jefferson County - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Please click on the above photo to watch a video on Ameren Missouri’s latest Smart Energy Plan upgrade in Jefferson County.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/3/1/24/spring-into-action-and-help-cleanup-lake-of-the-ozarks</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-04-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Spring into action and help cleanup Lake of the Ozarks - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Volunteers clean up a section of shoreline at Lake of the Ozarks during a previous edition of the Adopt-the-Shoreline event.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2/1/24/governor-mike-parson-delivers-final-state-of-the-state-address</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-20</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Governor Mike Parson delivers final State of the State address - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Governor Mike Parson delivers his final State of the State address before a joint session of the Missouri General Assembly. Photo courtesy of Tim Bommel/House Communications.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2/1/24/missouri-made-upgrades-power-reliability-in-st-charles-and-warren-counties</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-20</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Missouri-made upgrades power reliability in St. Charles and Warren counties - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ameren team members and other stakeholders watch crews working to set equipment at the new substation in Foristell.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2/1/24/ameren-warns-of-increase-in-online-scams-targeting-customers</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-20</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren warns of increase in online scams targeting customers - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>If you suspect someone is impersonating an Ameren employee, end the conversation and immediately call Ameren Illinois at 1.800.755.5000 or Ameren Missouri at 1.800.552.7583.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2/1/24/power-profile-representative-bob-bromley</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-20</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Power Profile: Representative Bob Bromley - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Representative Bob Bromley represents the 162nd district in the Missouri House of Representatives. Photo courtesy of Tim Bommel/House Communications</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/1/1/24/missouri-house-committee-holds-hearing-on-power-predictability-and-reliability-act</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-19</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Missouri House committee holds hearing on Power Predictability and Reliability Act - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Warren Wood, Ameren Missouri’s vice president of regulatory and legislative affairs, testifies in support of HB 2541. Photo courtesy of Tim Bommel/House Communications.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2/19/24/ameren-missouri-aims-to-save-customers-money-through-multiyear-plan</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-19</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Missouri aims to save customers money through multiyear plan - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>If approved by the PSC, the programs will run from 2025 to 2027.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2/1/24/missouri-house-committee-unanimously-approves-workforce-development-measure</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-21</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Missouri House Committee Unanimously Approves Workforce Development Measure - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Members of the House Utilities Committee hear testimony on the importance of HB 1622.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/2/1/24/smart-substation-supports-reliability-in-jefferson-county</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-21</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Smart Substation Supports Reliability in Jefferson County - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The new substation includes two transformers and switchgears equipped with smart technology.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/1/16/24/boosting-reliability-in-south-st-louis-county</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-20</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55103e26e4b0fbfc5a62c027/d75cf3a3-16c1-4926-82bb-ed065ad29db5/Boosting+Reliability+in+South+St.+Louis+County.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Latest News - Boosting reliability in South St. Louis County - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Please click on the above photo to view a video about the Smart Energy Plan upgrade in Oakville.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/1/16/24/lawmakers-begin-2024-legislative-session</loc>
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      <image:caption>Speaker Dean Plocher delivers his opening day address to members of the Missouri House of Representatives. Photo Courtesy of House Communications.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Representative Ed Lewis discusses the Missouri First Transmission Act during the bill's hearing in 2023.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Through the BizSavers program, Lindbergh High School was able to install new water chiller units.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>During a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 12, 2023, the community room at Delmar DivINe was rebranded as the Ameren Community Convening Room.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Gaye Suggett serves as the regulatory affairs manager for Ameren Missouri.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Crews work to move the new transformer into place at Ameren’s Florissant substation.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The switchgear was specially designed to be set with a forklift instead of a crane due to overhead line constraints.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ameren Missouri crews work to install T-2 conductor wire designed to withstand high winds during storms.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Utility scammers expected to be more active during busy holiday season - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>After notifying the authorities, Ameren asks customers to alert them of any suspicious communications so they can warn other customers of potential scams.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.powerforwardmo.com/news-posts/12/6/ameren-missouri-advises-lake-of-the-ozarks-residents-to-prepare-docks-for-winter</loc>
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      <image:caption>Dock owners can receive up-to-date information on lake water levels and river flows at AmerenMissouri.com/Lake.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>If you suspect a gas leak, leave your house immediately and call Ameren Missouri to inspect the potential leak.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A giant crane installs one of the 90-ton-runners for display in Keokuk, Iowa.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Executive Chairman Warner Baxter retires - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Baxter's last day with Ameren was Nov. 2, 2023.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The new substation in Gibson is equipped with smart technology, which more rapidly detects and isolates outages and speeds power restoration.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Accelerated grid upgrades for rural customers of Ameren Missouri enabled by $47 million federal grant - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ameren Missouri's Rural Modernization program aims to upgrade 16 substations throughout rural Missouri.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The expansion of Pivot Bio's operations in Hazelwood will focus on research, development, testing and manufacturing of its products.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Missouri and Lincoln University helping to develop next generation of public safety officers - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ameren Missouri team members meet with this year's LULETA scholarship recipients.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Representative Del Taylor, D-St. Louis, discusses legislation during a committee hearing in the Missouri House of Representatives. Photo courtesy of House Communications.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry honors Ameren Missouri during annual meeting - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tina Shannon, senior director of Government Relations for Ameren Missouri, accepted the Chamber's Champion of Enterprise award on the company's behalf.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Callaway Energy Center supporting Missouri communities with reliable energy - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The only nuclear plant in Ameren Missouri's fleet, the energy center was declared operational in 1984.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bradley Todd, manager of operations at the Osage Energy Center, discusses the plant's operations with members of the Missouri General Assembly</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Ameren Missouri outlines least-cost approach to reliably meet customer needs through its Integrated Resource Plan - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Through the IRP, Ameren Missouri is working to create a stronger and more modern energy grid to meet today's energy challenges and better anticipate those of tomorrow.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Reconnect your natural gas before temperatures drop - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Unlike most utility services, natural gas reconnection requires a scheduled visit with Ameren Missouri. Someone 18 years of age or older must be present to meet with the Ameren Missouri technician when requesting the reconnection of their service.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - Power Profile: Travis Hart</image:title>
      <image:caption>Travis Hart, director of Hydroelectric Operations for Ameren Missouri, provides an overview of the Osage Energy Center to members of the Missouri General Assembly.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - WEG Transformers USA celebrates expansion with new facility in Washington, Missouri - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>At WEG Transformers USA, it takes employees 40 days to produce and manufacture a power transformer</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Latest News - WEG Transformers USA celebrates expansion with new facility in Washington, Missouri - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>When finished, this power transformer will be utilized in Ameren Missouri's service territory as a part of its Smart Energy Plan.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The solar installation at Delmar DivINe includes more than 800 solar panels.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>It is important to have utilities freshly marked every time you dig, even if you have had utilities marked for past projects.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ron Fitzwater, mayor of Jefferson City</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>In June, crews installed smart switch equipment near the Terre du Lac substation designed to reduce outage times.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Please click on the above picture to view a video about the Smart Energy Plan improvements at Lake of the Ozarks.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ameren wants customers to notify them of any suspicious communications so they can alert other customers to scams that might be circulating.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Harrison Fry serves as the city administrator for Lake Ozark.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Missouri legislators and staff join Ameren Missouri leaders atop the upper reservoir at the Taum Sauk Energy Center on June 15, 2023.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Construction of the solar canopies at SEMO's Show Me Center began in October 2021.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Volunteers load up donated AC units for statewide distribution.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Dennis Hancock represents the 3rd District on the St. Louis County Council.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Members of the Missouri House of Representatives mark the end of the legislative session by tossing their papers in the air.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Please click on the above picture to view a video about the Smart Energy Plan improvements in Webster Groves.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Members of MSHP's Water Patrol Division work to keep boaters safe at the Lake of the Ozarks.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Boaters of all ages should wear life jackets for any water activities, regardless of their swimming abilities.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Senator Doug Beck, D-St. Louis</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Missouri Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee holds a hearing on SB 568, the Missouri First Transmission Act.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Smart thermostats help users save energy while giving them more control over their home's HVAC system.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Planting the wrong trees or planting them too close to utility equipment can cause property damage and interfere with the reliability of electric service.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Representative Ed Lewis, R-Moberly, discusses the Missouri First Transmission Act during the bill's hearing before the House Utilities Committee. Photo Courtesy of House Communications.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Please click on the above video to learn more about the steps Ameren Missouri is taking to create a more reliable and resilient energy grid.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Volunteers work to clean up a part of the Lake of the Ozarks' shoreline.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Crews work on the Metro South Reliability Project entailing 10 miles of 138,000-volt transmission lines in St. Louis County and in the City of St. Louis.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Please click on the above photo to learn more about Ameren Missouri's Smart Energy Plan</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Crews work on the Metro South Reliability Project entailing approximately 10 miles of 138,000-volt transmission lines in St. Louis County and in the City of St. Louis.</image:caption>
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