News Releases

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...