News Releases

PEORIA, Ill. (October 16, 2026) – Ameren Illinois announced its Solar Energy Center in northwest Peoria has been energized. Located on a 37-acre site on Prichard Road, the nearly 5,000 panel...

Substation upgrades and new power line will strengthen grid and support future energy needs GRANITE CITY, Ill. (October 15, 2026) – Ameren Illinois crews have begun work on a series of electric...

As an energy provider, a major employer, and an economic development partner, Ameren is committed to helping build strong communities and a strong region. Ameren is replenishing and relaunching...

Team to demonstrate safety, excellence and technical expertise on the international stage ST. LOUIS (Oct.13, 2026) – Ameren lineworkers, apprentices and competition officials will travel to...

Simple checks can uncover hidden energy use while helping keep seasonal lights and decorations safe Key takeaways: Timers and unplugging unused decorations can help manage “energy vampires”...

Updated analysis examines economic impact and the role of infrastructure improvements and economic development in supporting regional growth Key Takeaways: According to a new study, Ameren's...

Company reminds farmers to stay clear of overhead power lines during harvest; call 811 before post-harvest drainage tile and excavation projects Key Takeaways: Stay at least 10 feet away from...

ST. LOUIS (Sept. 18, 2026) – With unseasonably hot September temperatures driving up energy usage, Ameren is encouraging its Missouri and Illinois customers to use energy conservatively and...

ST. LOUIS (Sept. 14, 2026) – Six Ameren teams will saddle up for a different kind of rodeo this week as they compete against the best natural gas journeymen from across the country at the 2026...

New lab to provide students with hands-on experience to prepare for jobs in renewable energy, microgrid technology and grid modernization NORMAL, Ill. (Aug. 21, 2026) – Ameren Illinois and...

A simple installation mistake can send electricity onto power lines, creating serious risks for line workers, neighbors and loved ones KEY TAKEAWAYS: Backfeed can be deadly. Families, neighbors...

9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 2026 Summary Excellent progress was made overnight to restore power in the Bloomington-Normal area. A line of storms after midnight caused some new outages in the...

5:30 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2026 Summary Crews made significant progress today restoring outages caused by severe storms that impacted North-Central and eastern portion of the Ameren Illinois...

The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 75 cents per share. This dividend is payable Sept. 30, 2026, to...

Summary A severe storm system producing wind speeds up to 70 mph impacted the North-Central and eastern portion of the Ameren Illinois service territory on August 13. Outages peaked at around...

6:30 p.m., Thursday, August 13, 2026 Summary A severe storm system producing wind speeds up to 70 mph impacted the North-Central and eastern portion of the Ameren Illinois service territory this...

Student has an artful reminder to call 811 before digging KEY TAKEAWAYS: A local student achieved national recognition Young people can be powerful safety ambassadors Message is simple: Call 811...

Ameren has been recognized by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as one of 99 economic development organizations accredited as an Accredited Economic Development Organization...

9:30 a.m., Friday, June 19, 2026 Summary: Ameren crews, support personnel and contractors are nearing completion of electric infrastructure restoration in the aftermath of two separate storms on...

Summary Ameren Illinois crews, support personnel and contractors remain focused on completing restoration efforts and will continue working into Thursday night and Friday following two waves of...

Summary Another line of severe weather, including at least one or two tornadoes, rolled across the north and east portion of the Ameren Illinois service territory, June 17. The hardest hit areas...

Summary Clarification: In an earlier update, it was stated that a train derailment struck several Ameren sub-transmission poles outside of Monmouth. It has since been confirmed that Ameren's...

Ameren Illinois’ collaborative approach helps bring sustainable transportation to the region COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (June 15, 2026) – East St. Louis is taking a major step toward a cleaner, more...

Summary: Ameren crews, support personnel and contractors are nearing completion of electric infrastructure restoration in the aftermath of back-to-back storms (June 10 and June 11) that impacted...

Summary: Ameren crews, support personnel and contractors remain focused on completing restoration efforts as they will work into Saturday night and Sunday in the aftermath of back-to-back storms...

Summary: Ameren crews and contractors continue to make significant progress in restoration efforts in the aftermath of back-to-back storms (June 10 and June 11) that impacted the mid-section of...

Summary: In the aftermath of back-to-back storms on June 10 and June 11 that impacted the mid-section of the Ameren Illinois service territory, the customer outage count continues to trend...

Summary: Ameren crews and contractors had made significant progress overnight Wednesday into Thursday restoring power in the wake of severe thunderstorms that impacted the region. A second round...

More than 1,800 customers receive $200 in financial relief COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (June 2, 2026) – More than 1,800 Ameren Illinois residential customers are better positioned to manage rising...

Local journeyman teams, apprentices earn spots representing Illinois on global stage COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (May 22, 2026) – Ameren Illinois lineworkers will once again showcase their skill,...

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (May 21, 2026) — Ameren Illinois has announced the launch of its new initiative, Energize Your Town, and the City of Taylorville has been selected as the very first community...

Look up to identify all overhead power lines before beginning any project Key takeaways: Spring projects raise the risk of electrical accidents, especially when using ladders or lifts near...

Key Takeaways: Communities across LaSalle County have a more reliable and resilient energy grid due to the recent completion of the LaSalle Link Project. The new transmission line provides...

Marking utility lines is a free service – and it’s the law Follow these three important steps to stay in compliance and avoid serious injury, loss of service and expensive repairs: 1. Call 811...

Beneficial Electrification Plan 1 delivered expanded EV access, meaningful community investments, and significant customer participation across residential, commercial, and fleet programs...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (March 25, 2026) – Ameren Illinois customers traveling between Madison and Bond counties will see significant energy infrastructure improvements underway beginning the week of...

Reduced down payment available through March 31 COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (March 23, 2026) – Ameren Illinois is offering flexible payment plans and assistance to customers who have fallen behind on...

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...