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Urban energy centers support $6.9 million diverse contractor spend, support local economy and produce clean, equitable, reliable power for the community Media kit features photos, video interviews...

ST. LOUIS (Nov. 15, 2024) – Ahead of Utility Scam Awareness Day on Nov. 20, Ameren is reminding residential and business customers not to let their guard down during the busy holiday season....

Easy tips so customers will not be left in the dark ST. LOUIS (Nov. 1, 2024) – When Ameren customers set their clocks back one hour ending daylight saving time Nov. 3, the company suggests...

ST. LOUIS (Oct. 29, 2024) – Ameren is reminding its customers to follow some important safety measures to prevent electrical fires this season. The use of extension cords and heating devices...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (OCTOBER 22, 2024) – This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week and Ameren Illinois is reminding parents and high school driver ed instructors to have conversations with...

Ameren Illinois customers served by the Marion Operating Center (OC) know that journeymen linemen Jason Novak, Clayton Gulley and Austin Lewis are great...

Ameren lineworkers, apprentices and judges will travel to the 40th annual International Lineman's...

With cooler temperatures in the forecast, some homeowners and renters will turn on their natural gas furnaces for the first time this season. Ameren...

Donated wire spools will be used in dog's sensory garden PEORIA, Ill. (OCTOBER 15, 2024) – Ameren Illinois has a robust recycling program for decommissioned utility power poles and wire spools,...

DECATUR, IL (October 7, 2024) – A Decatur neighborhood will benefit from a unique tree-planting initiative that will beautify the neighborhood and provide shade to help lower energy costs for...

CHAMPAIGN (SEPTEMBER 25, 2024) – As part of its ongoing commitment to provide reliable and affordable natural gas services to customers in the Savoy and Champaign County area, Ameren Illinois is...

Ameren shares simple tips to help families reduce energy usage as the school year begins ST. LOUIS (Sept. 12, 2024) – With children returning to school and the official start of fall right...

4 teams to represent the company in Florence, Ky. ST. LOUIS (Sept. 10, 2024) – Ameren is sending four teams – three from Missouri and one from Illinois – to compete in the 2024 National Gas...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (AUGUST 8, 2024) – The Board of Directors at JULIE, Inc. (JULIE) announced its winner of the 2024 Gina Meehan-Taylor Damage Prevention Advocacy Award at its annual meeting in...

Crews restore 92,000 outages COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (July 17, 2024) –Ameren Illinois crews continue working to restore power in communities impacted by severe storms and high winds that battered a...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (July 17, 2024) – Ameren Illinois is updating estimated restoration times for customers who are without power due to recent severe storms. As crews continue to make progress,...

Extra resources are being called in, crews will work throughout Tuesday COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (JULY 16, 2024) – Ameren Illinois crews will remain busy throughout Tuesday safely restoring power...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (JULY 2, 2024) – The American Gas Association (AGA), a national organization of which Ameren Corporation is a member, recently honored three Ameren employees for using...

Simple ways to stay safe and cool while reducing energy costs this summer ST. LOUIS (June 13, 2024) – With near triple-digit temperatures in the forecast, Ameren is providing some suggestions to...

Ameren offers tips to keep families safe while enjoying summertime activities ST. LOUIS (June 10, 2024) – The first day of summer is right around the corner, which means children and adults...

COLLINSVILLE (June 5, 2024) – Communities looking to spruce up their publicly-owned properties will want to visit the Amerenillinois.com/grants site to learn more about Ameren Illinois’ Right...

COLLINSVILLE, (May 27, 2024) – Twenty-four hours into its restoration efforts, Ameren Illinois has safely restored service to approximately 90% of customers who lost power after a line of strong...

Work will continue throughout Memorial Day COLLINSVILLE, (May 27, 2024) – Power restoration efforts continue throughout Memorial Day after a line of thunderstorms that produced strong winds and...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (MAY 26, 2024) – After severe storms and high winds hit the southern and eastern portion of Ameren Illinois' service territory, the company activated its Incident Management...

COLLINSVILLE (May 24, 2024) –United Way organizations throughout Illinois support communities by funding programs and providing education with the help of their non-profit partners. Without...

COLLINSVILLE (April 29, 2024) – With the winter heating season in the rearview mirror, Ameren Illinois is focusing on the road ahead by upgrading four of its underground natural gas storage...

Company upgrading pipeline ahead of hydrostatic pressure test PEORIA (APRIL 16, 2024) – Ameren Illinois customers driving in and around North University Street and Illinois Route 40 in Peoria...

Ameren offers tips and resources to save on energy costs this spring ST. LOUIS (April 15, 2024) – Spring in the Midwest often brings wildly fluctuating temperatures – but it also brings...

Three crucial steps to avoid injury or utility damages throughout National Safe Digging Month and beyond ST. LOUIS, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring has officially sprung, and many homeowners...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (March 20, 2024) – Ameren Illinois is offering flexible payment plans and assistance to customers who have fallen behind on their energy bills. “We understand some of our...

East Carondelet, Troy pollinator sites earn special environmental distinction COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (MARCH 14, 2024) – Ameren Illinois continues to transform its landscape around substations and in...

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (Feb. 28, 2024) – Ameren Illinois is inviting the public to attend an open house on Wed., March 6 in East St. Louis to learn more about the company's plans to improve energy...

DECATUR, Ill. (Feb. 27, 2024) – Ameren Illinois is inviting the public to attend an open house on Monday, March 4 in Decatur to learn more about the company's plans to improve energy service...

Mobile units will be important single point of contact for crews ST. LOUIS (February 2024) – Ameren has added two specially designed Mobile Command Center trailers to its fleet to coordinate...

Ameren offers customers five ways to save energy – and dollars ST. LOUIS (Feb. 13, 2024) – Valentine’s Day offers everyone an opportunity to celebrate in a variety of ways. This year, Ameren...

Simms Recognized for Outstanding Support of the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Kristol Simms, Vice President, Ameren Illinois accepts award from Dr. E'Lois Thomas, MEEA Board Chair and SEEL...

LINCOLN, Ill. (Feb. 7, 2024) – Residents and businesses in the city of Lincoln and Logan County are now benefiting from more reliable energy thanks to a recently completed, 8.4 mile high-voltage...

Ameren Illinois transforms 140-mile stretch of energy grid COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (Jan. 30, 2024) – Residents and businesses in seven southwestern Illinois counties are benefiting from more reliable...

Ameren Illinois’ diversified portfolio, storage capabilities drive reliability and savings for customers COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (JAN. 29, 2024) – Winter Storm Gerri's frigid temperatures from Jan....

COLLINSVILLE (January 22, 2024) – Ameren Illinois’ work in restoring power to nearly 200,000 customers in the wake of the June Derecho was recognized by the nation’s premier energy industry...

ST. LOUIS (Jan.11, 2024) – With severe weather forecasted for the Ameren service territory, preparing in advance can keep you and your family safe, while also conserving energy. Ameren teams are...

Members from CASA of Effingham County receive their grant from Ron Juarez, Regional Director of Electric Operations and Ameren Illinois employees. Collinsville, Ill. (December 19, 2023) – Tis...

Attribute to Matt Tomc, Vice President, Regulatory Policy and Energy Supply We are disappointed with the Commission's decision today. Ameren Illinois' plan was the result of a transparent two-year...

Donation supports programs that promote literacy and provide essential community resources ST. LOUIS, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameren co-workers love their libraries. The company has awarded...

COLLINSVILLE, IL (December 7, 2023) – You can add some holiday jingle to your pocket this holiday season by following some simple energy efficiency tips. Making the season bright can amount to...

In an expression of gratitude for our country's active-duty military, veterans and their families, Ameren Missouri is providing $25,000 in energy assistance – as well as post-military career...

Ameren offers four easy tips to help customers conserve energy and save money ST. LOUIS, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures cool, it can be easy to slip into "zombie mode" when it comes...

Oct. 25, 2023 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A labor-led coalition of Illinois workers, contractors and economic development advocates stood together today to call on the Illinois General Assembly to pass...

QUINCY, Ill. (Oct. 23, 2023) – Ameren Transmission and Ameren Illinois are working to build a more reliable and resilient energy grid and are hosting multiple public open houses this week to...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (Oct. 19, 2023) – Teams and apprentices from Ameren Illinois crossed the stage several times and collected some serious hardware for their efforts at the International...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (OCT. 16, 2023) – Today, Ameren Illinois announced a key senior leadership change and the retirement of one vice president. Luke Wollin has stepped into the role of Ameren...

COLLINSVILLE, IL (Oct. 6) – As the temperatures cool down and customers begin to prepare for the winter months, Ameren Illinois and Google are joining forces with the Environmental Law and...

Ameren Illinois will construct transmission project after extensive public, stakeholder involvement COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (Oct. 2, 2023) – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) granted Ameren...

ST. LOUIS (Sept. 12, 2023) – Ameren will send nine teams – three from Illinois and six from Missouri – to compete in the 2023 National Gas Rodeo for natural gas workers – a two-day...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (Sept. 11, 2023) – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) granted approval to Ameren Illinois to build a new transmission line to improve energy reliability for residents and...

Editor’s note: Video soundbites and b-roll are available in our online media kit ST. LOUIS (Aug. 15, 2023) – College students will soon return for the new school year and their to-do list can...

SHEFFIELD, IL (August 11, 2023) – Ameren Illinois donated $15,000 and provided energy savings incentives to help a rural community re-open a grocery store and give residents access to...

COLLINSVILLE, IL (August 3, 2023) – The Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program has been helping our state transition into a more affordable and cleaner future. Local businesses are...

Key Message (Updated at 10 a.m., July 30) Significant progress was made overnight in restoring outages caused by a strong line of thunderstorms that impacted the lower third of the Ameren Illinois...

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS (July 26, 2023) – In a pioneering effort to combat the high costs of commercial refrigeration, Ameren Illinois has partnered with the Schnucks supermarket chain to install a...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (July 3, 2023) – Ameren Illinois understands that this has been a difficult few days for customers whose power was disrupted due to several consecutive days of severe weather...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (July 3, 2023) – More than 3,000 Ameren Illinois line, contractor and support personnel are engaged in cleaning up remaining power outages from last week's severe...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (July 2, 2023) – Weather conditions across central and southern Illinois today and this evening provided a welcome relief for Ameren Illinois crews working to restore power to...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (July 2, 2023) – Despite rising heat and humidity and the widespread damage that has challenged power restoration efforts in central and southern Illinois, Ameren Illinois...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (July 1, 2023) – Ameren Illinois continues to make steady progress on power restoration efforts in the wake of multiple severe weather events in the company's service...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (July 1, 2023) – Ameren Illinois crews continue to work around the clock to restore power to thousands of customers impacted by multiple severe weather events that have...

COLLINSVILLE, IL (June 30, 2023) – Ameren Illinois crews have restored nearly 90,000 outages caused by the June 29 Derecho that impacted the mid-section of the company's service territory....

COLLINSVILLE, IL (June 29, 2023) – A severe storm line that left more than a 500 mile stretch of damage across several Midwest states caused thousands of power outages throughout the mid-section...

COLLINSVILLE, ILL (JUNE 13, 2023) – In an effort to help residents stay cool and safe this summer, Ameren Illinois is donating 500 ENERGY STAR®-rated window air conditioners to community action...

COLLINSVILLE (May 3, 2023) – Ameren Illinois and its employees donated nearly $1.3 million to 24 United Way organizations throughout its service territory. For more than 30 years, Ameren has...

ST. LOUIS (April 10, 2023) – As warmer weather moves in and people begin tackling yard projects, Ameren is reminding customers of a crucial first step: dialing 811 before digging and staking on...

COLLINSVILLE, IL (March 24, 2023) – Ameren Illinois was recently recognized by the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance with four Inspiring Efficiency Awards (IEA). The IEAs recognize Midwest...

ST. LOUIS (March 23, 2023) – Ameren is encouraging customers in Illinois and Missouri to be prepared for heavy rainfall and potential floods this week by knowing eight key safety tips to keep...

COLLINSVILLE (March 22, 2023) – Ameren Illinois is offering flexible payment plans and assistance to customers who have fallen behind on their energy bills. “We understand the impact higher...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (MARCH 2, 2023) – Today, Ameren Illinois announced key senior leadership changes to support the company's strategic priorities and the retirement of two vice presidents,...

Collinsville, Ill. (December 28, 2022) – Ameren Illinois surprised non-profit organizations across its service territory during its 12 Days of Giving campaign as it contributed a total of...

COLLINSVILLE, IL (December 19, 2022) – With a few days remaining on the holiday shopping calendar, Ameren Illinois and Google are joining forces with the Environmental Law and Policy Center to...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (NOVEMBER 17, 2022) – Today, Ameren Illinois announced the appointment of two new officers and the retirement of an officer. Patrick Smith, Sr. named Senior Vice President,...

Collinsville, Ill. (November 16, 2022) – In response to continued high energy prices, Ameren Illinois is introducing a package of energy efficiency solutions, flexible payment programs, and...

Company is bringing more than just energy to the region ST. LOUIS (Sept. 14, 2022) – For the fourth year in a row, Site Selection Magazine has designated Ameren Corporation as a Top Utility in...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (JULY 26, 2022) – Ameren Illinois collaborated with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to provide $12 million to help income-qualified...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (JULY 19, 2022) – Ameren Illinois allocated $500,000 to assist customers who do not typically meet income qualifications for state and federal energy bill payment programs....

COLLINSVILLE, IL (July 12, 2022) – As temperatures heat up and residents and businesses begin to feel the pinch of higher power supply prices, Ameren Illinois is encouraging its customers to...

COLLINSVILLE (JULY 1, 2022) – To assist its military customers impacted by rising energy prices, Ameren Illinois has allocated $100,000 to help disabled veterans and active-duty military pay...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced today that Leonard "Lenny" Singh, an executive with more than 30 years of utility experience, will be the next chairman and president of Ameren Illinois,...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (JUNE 17, 2022) – Ameren Illinois electric crew members and contractors are working to restore power for customers impacted by today's severe thunderstorm. The early morning...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (JUNE 17, 2022) – Ameren Illinois activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 6:30 a.m., Friday morning to assess damage caused by severe weather throughout southern...

After a distinguished 20-year career in the energy sector and 45 years of business and civic leadership, Richard J. Mark, chairman and president, Ameren Illinois, announced his intention to retire...

COLLINSVILLE, IL (May 17, 2022) – After a distinguished 20-year career in the energy sector and 45 years of business and civic leadership, Richard J. Mark, chairman and president, Ameren...

Collinsville, Ill. (April 19, 2022) – Last week, the federal organization responsible for managing the electric grid announced the results of a power capacity auction that will increase capacity...

COLLINSVILLE, IL (April 11, 2022) – Qualified Ameren Illinois customers who are behind on their energy bills can now establish a 12 month repayment plan by making a 10% down payment. The...

ST. LOUIS (March 17, 2022) – Ameren is alerting its customers to have a heightened awareness of a new utility scam that is currently targeting seniors in Illinois and Missouri. Customers are...

COLLINSVILLE, IL (March 9, 2022) – Ameren Illinois is alerting its customers that financial assistance is available for income-qualified families and individuals who need help paying their...

COLLINSVILLE (Mar. 4, 2022) – Ameren Illinois and its employees recently donated nearly $1.3 million to Illinois United Way agencies. The company contributed nearly $1 million to 24 United Way...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill., (March 3, 2022) – Ameren Illinois promoted Joseph Solari to vice president of Customer Experience, effective March 1. Solari was tapped to fill the vacancy created by the...

EAST ST. LOUIS, IL (March 1, 2022) – Ameren Illinois broke ground today on a $10.2 million solar energy facility in East St. Louis. The 2.5 megawatt East St. Louis Solar Energy Center will...

View Ameren Illinois' winter storm digital media kit for soundbites, b roll COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (FEBRUARY 1, 2022) – Ameren Illinois activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on Tuesday...

Ameren Illinois, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), received approval from the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) to proceed with the construction of the Logan County...

Ameren Illinois, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), is number one in customer satisfaction among large electric utility providers in the Midwest, according to the J.D. Power 2021...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (DECEMBER 10, 2021) – Ameren Illinois activated its Emergency Operations Center at 10 p.m., Dec. 10 to assess damage caused by severe weather throughout the company's service...