Key Takeaways:
ST. LOUIS (April 10, 2026) – Ameren Missouri has completed construction of a new electric substation, strengthening service for customers while supporting storm recovery efforts in a community still rebuilding after the May 16 tornado.
“These upgrades represent an investment not only in infrastructure but also in the long-term success of St. Louis,” said Landy Wince, senior director of division operations for Ameren Missouri. “This project serves as a prime example of how reliable power can be a catalyst for community development and supports our customers when severe weather threatens.”
The new substation is part of Ameren Missouri’s Smart Energy Plan, a multi-year effort to improve reliability, enhance storm resilience and modernize the electric grid to better serve customers across the state. The project delivers multiple benefits for the St. Louis region:
Beyond improved reliability, the new substation reflects Ameren Missouri’s broader commitment to collaboration and community partnership. The company worked closely with the city of St. Louis, local leaders and community organizations throughout the project, reinforcing a shared goal of strengthening critical infrastructure while supporting neighborhood vitality.
“This project shows us what can happen when our local utilities listen to the people they serve and we work together on outcomes that directly benefit the community,” said Ward 10 Alderwoman Shameem Clark Hubbard. “Reliable power is a critical piece of the ongoing tornado recovery and neighborhood rebuilding efforts, and I'm pleased to know my constituents have that support from Ameren Missouri through improvements such as this.”
What Others Are Saying
“Ameren is the quintessential community partner,” said Maxine Clark, chief inspirator at Delmar DivINe. “They have been with us from the start, helping us plan our building's electrical needs, powering our solar roof, and thinking of energy for the long run to support our neighborhood growth as well. The new substation was a while in the planning, but it will serve our neighborhood for generations, and for that, the West End and Delmar DivINe are very grateful!”
“Ameren Missouri has been a steadfast partner in our efforts to put a cleaner, more sustainable MetroBus fleet on St. Louis-area roads,” said Ron Forrest, chief operating officer of Metro Transit. “Through this partnership, we are proud to have already reduced diesel bus emissions by more than 2 million miles through our electric bus fleet. Thanks to substation upgrades like this, we can continue to expand our efforts.”
About Ameren Missouri
Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and the company's electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for its approximately 1.3 million electric and 135,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. The company's service area covers approximately 60 counties and more than 500 communities, including the greater St. Louis area. For more information, visit Ameren.com/Missouri or follow us at @AmerenMissouri or Facebook.com/AmerenMissouri.