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Time to refresh home emergency kit ahead of spring storms ST. LOUIS (March 4, 2026) – When Ameren customers “spring forward” for daylight saving time on March 8, the annual clock adjustment...

Above: The Goalby Gas Insulated Substation is improving reliability for the Belleville area. Key Takeaways: Customers in the Belleville area will benefit from improved reliability thanks to a new,...

New substation will enhance electric service reliability for customers, support economic growth in the area Key Takeaways: Customers in Williamson County and across Southern Illinois will soon...

DECATUR, Ill. (March 3, 2026) – Ameren Illinois customers traveling on the southeast side of Decatur will see energy infrastructure improvements underway beginning the week of March 3. Crews...

Smart hedging strategies led to $28.5 million in customer savings from on‑system storage usage COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (Jan. 28, 2026) – Winter returned with a familiar punch this week as an arctic...

Smart hedging strategies led to $28.5 million in customer savings from on‑system storage usage COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (Jan. 28, 2026) – Winter returned with a familiar punch this week as an arctic...

Clearing snow and ice from meters and vents helps ensure safe service COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (January 26, 2026) – With significant snowfall across the region, Ameren is reminding customers to take a...

Key Takeaways Residents and businesses in Peoria County now benefit from a stronger and more reliable local energy grid thanks to the Peoria County Reliability Project. The transmission line is...

HERRIN, IL (Jan. 22, 2026) — Ameren Illinois and the City of Herrin are partnering to transition the community's municipal fleet to electric vehicles (EVs). Through its Community Engagement and...

Study estimates company's operations are generating more than $20.7 billion in annual economic output ST. LOUIS, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameren Corporation's (NYSE: AEE) operations in...

Ameren is reminding residential customers across Missouri and Illinois that a wide range of resources remain available to support qualifying households with their energy bills in 2026. In addition...

Aim is to accelerate preparation of shovel ready properties, target compatible industries for attraction and expansion COLLINSVILLE, Ill., Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameren Illinois, the...

Employee-driven effort helps fight hunger across Central and Southern Illinois COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (Nov. 24, 2025) — Ameren Illinois employees turned generosity into action this Thanksgiving...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (November 17, 2025) – Ameren Illinois residential customers who use natural gas to heat their homes and power their appliances can expect stable supply prices this winter. In...

As fall brings cooler mornings and milder afternoon temperatures, it's the perfect time to revisit home energy habits and prepare for the winter heating season. Ameren encourages customers to...

Teams from Missouri and Illinois set to compete in multiday competition showcasing skills and teamwork ST. LOUIS (Oct. 15, 2025) – Dozens of Ameren lineworkers, apprentices and judges will...

More than 5,000 customers received $300 financial relief COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (October 15, 2025) – More than 5,000 Ameren Illinois residential customers are better equipped to lessen the household...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today announced organizational changes designed to drive consistent and continuously improving operating performance and enhance the breadth and depth of experience...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (September 25, 2025) – Ameren Illinois is taking another step forward in its modernization of the electric grid in Vermilion County with the installation of cutting-edge 69kV...

Ameren Illinois Company, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), announced today the pricing of a public offering of $350 million aggregate principal amount of 5.625% first mortgage bonds...

Six teams from Missouri and Illinois to showcase skills in Florence, Kentucky ST. LOUIS (Sept. 10, 2025) – Ameren is sending six teams – four from Missouri and two from Illinois – to...

Ameren Illinois customers have received nearly $58 million this year for bill assistance; new program offers additional support COLLINSVILLE, Ill., Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Income-qualified...

Additional support will be available for Ameren customers following heat wave ST. LOUIS, Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameren will make available an additional $4 million for bill payment...

HERRIN (AUGUST 14, 2025) – Ameren Illinois customers driving in and around Herrin will see energy at work firsthand as crews replace 1960s era natural gas steel pipeline and upgrade it to new...

Company plans to use LineVue technology to assess grid over the next several years COLLINSVILLE (AUGUST 14, 2025) – Ameren Illinois is using groundbreaking technology to more quickly and...

380 miles of high voltage lines will benefit entire state, increase access to energy sources PEORIA, Ill., Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction is set to begin later this year on 380 miles of...

PEORIA (JULY 31, 2025) – Ameren Illinois broke ground today on a solar energy facility in Peoria. The 2.5-megawatt Peoria Solar Energy Center will produce enough electricity to power 420 homes...

25 Electric Buses to Serve District 189 with Support from Ameren Illinois, Highland Electric Fleets, and U.S. EPA Clean School Bus Program

ST. LOUIS (July 10, 2025) – Summer is in full swing, and children are spending more time enjoying the outdoors. Ameren says now is a good time for parents to sit down with children to share some...

Simple changes at home and assistance programs can help customers manage higher energy usage while staying safe ST. LOUIS (June 20, 2025) – With meteorologists calling for a heat wave across...

Public invited to learn about proposed investments, offer feedback DECATUR (June 9, 2025) – Ameren Illinois is hosting an open house on Thursday, June 12 in Decatur to share the company's plans...

Today, Ameren Illinois announced the promotion of Jason Klein to vice president of Electric Operations and Technical Services, according to Lenny Singh, Chairman and President of Ameren Illinois.

ST. LOUIS (May 1, 2025) – Spring is a popular time of year for families and friends to gather and celebrate special occasions such as graduation and other milestones. But to keep the...

Chart highlighting safe placement for trees near power lines. COLLINSVILLE (April 25, 2025) – Communities looking to spruce up their publicly-owned properties should consider visiting the...

2,100 tons of wood waste diverted from landfills in 2024 ST. LOUIS (APRIL 17, 2025) – An Ameren initiative to repurpose retiring wood utility poles for commercial applications prevented 2,100...

Learn what changed and how it will impact your next outdoor digging project COLLINSVILLE (APRIL 11, 2025) – Before striking the ground this spring, Ameren Illinois wants to alert you about new...

Company plans to reroute power from an existing substation impacted by flood waters to mobile unit to make sure customers have electricity MARION (April 11, 2025) – Ameren Illinois line workers...

Public invited to learn about proposed investments and offer feedback COLLINSVILLE, IL (April 4, 2025) – Ameren Illinois will be hosting an open house on Tuesday, April 8 in Peoria to share the...

Public invited to learn about proposed investments and offer feedback COLLINSVILLE, IL (April 4, 2025) – Ameren Illinois will be hosting an open house on Wednesday, April 9 in East St. Louis to...

COLLINSVILLE (March 25, 2025) – Winter is over, and the days are getting longer. Now is a good time to start preparing your home for the upcoming spring season. While homeowners clean up both...

Current situation and numbers to know Ameren crews and contractors have worked diligently since a major storm system moved through the territory causing a peak of 61,000 outages Friday night and...

Spring is about to arrive, and the longer days will inspire homeowners to get outdoor projects underway. But before getting started, it is important to be aware of the electrical safety hazards...

Company will expand efficiency programs to provide over $300 million of incentives and create sustainable economic opportunity in Downstate communities COLLINSVILLE, IL (March 4, 2025) – Today,...

Ameren Illinois Company, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), announced today the pricing of a public offering of $350 million aggregate principal amount of 5.625% first mortgage bonds...

Company is complying with national transmission pipeline regulations COLLINSVILLE, IL (FEBRUARY 17, 2025) – Ameren Illinois customers in four counties will be the beneficiaries of nearly $140...

ST. LOUIS (Feb. 11, 2025) - From ice, snow, high winds and below average temperatures, winter has been brutal for much of the Midwest. All of these factors can impact the comfort of Ameren’s...

TILTON, IL (January 28, 2025) – Ameren Illinois customers in Tilton will see energy at work firsthand throughout the spring and summer as crews replace vintage steel pipeline and natural gas...

Company is complying with national transmission pipeline regulations COLLINSVILLE (JAN. 23, 2025) – Ameren Illinois customers driving in and around Illinois Route 203 from World Wide Technology...

Through competitive rates and robust partnerships, more than 2,700 jobs were created in Missouri and Illinois in 2024 ST. LOUIS, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameren announced that the technical...

24 billion cubic feet of natural gas in reserve; prices lower due to storage and hedging COLLINSVILLE, IL (January 7, 2025) – Improvements in the resiliency of its natural gas delivery...

Company makes significant progress overnight; Line workers from 4 states join restoration efforts COLLINSVILLE (JAN. 7, 2025) – Ameren Illinois and contractor crews made significant overnight...

800 resources engaged in restoration; Customers in harder hit areas expected to have power restored by late Tuesday COLLINSVILLE (JAN. 6, 2025) – Ameren Illinois crews are continuing power...

COLLINSVILLE, IL (December 30, 2024) – Ameren Illinois electric vehicle owners can save on their utility bill and reduce their impact on the electric grid. Through the ChargeSmart program, EV...

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved Ameren Illinois' four-year integrated grid plan, a requirement under the state's Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), to maintain reliability and...

16,000 pounds donated to communities throughout Illinois COLLINSVILLE, IL (Nov. 27, 2024) -- Through friendly competition and a desire to give back to our communities, Ameren Illinois employees...

Ameren shares effective ways to save energy over holiday season ST. LOUIS (Nov. 25, 2024) – The holidays can be a costly and stressful time of year, but there are small things you can do to keep...

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...

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...

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...

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...