News Releases

On Monday, Ameren Illinois was recognized by the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC) for its groundbreaking work with distributed energy resources (DER). The inaugural Smart Energy...

Ameren Illinois electric customers could save an average of $2.50 to $3.00 per month in 2018 and natural gas customers could save an average of $1 per month if the Illinois Commerce Commission...

Black Enterprise magazine has named Richard J. Mark, chairman and president, Ameren Illinois, to its 2017 list of the most powerful executives in corporate America. The publication identified...

In an effort to help area residents combat hunger this winter, Ameren Illinois officials distributed nearly 15,000 non-perishable food items and a total of $32,394 to seven different food pantries...

For the second consecutive year, Ameren Illinois residential customers will benefit from a decrease in their electric rates. Under Ameren Illinois' plan, which was approved today by the Illinois...

Ameren Illinois Company, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), announced today the pricing of a public offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 3.70% first mortgage bonds...

Ameren Illinois is rolling out a comprehensive public awareness campaign to help prevent its business and residential customers from becoming victims of a scam. The multi-media campaign culminates...

Ameren Illinois has filed an amendment to its energy efficiency plan under the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA). With the revised plan filed today, the company has committed to achieve an additional...

Ameren Illinois presented the Village of Forsyth with the keys to a 2008 Ford truck the utility is donating to the Village. The 40-foot aerial bucket truck was recently rotated out of the Ameren...

Ameren Illinois unveiled its new compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling station in Maryville on Wednesday, along with seven new trucks that run on the alternative fuel, illustrating the...

In recognition of National Farm Safety and Health Week (September 17-23), Ameren Illinois and the Illinois Association Future Farmers of America (FFA) are joining together to share a few...

With an additional wave of Ameren employees headed to Florida, Ameren now has approximately 1,000 employees and contractors assisting in the restoration and rebuilding efforts in response to...

Ameren joined energy companies from across the Midwest this week on mutual assistance calls administered by Edison Electric Institute (EEI). This comes at the request of Duke Energy as they...

Ameren Illinois is providing grants to non-profit organizations who are experiencing difficulty paying their electric bill. The funds are administered through the Energy Assistance Foundation, and...

Ameren Corporation, a Midwest-based utility, and S&C Electric Company, a smart grid leader shaping the future of power delivery, conducted a successful 24-hour islanding test this month at the...

As part of its commitment to workplace safety, Ameren Illinois has installed automated external defibrillators (AEDs) on nearly 240 trucks across central and southern Illinois. The presence of...

Ameren Illinois Company (AIC) and Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) are pleased to announce that the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department...

Ameren Illinois crews and contractors have restored power to 24,373 customers impacted by severe weather that moved through Illinois last night and this morning. The company activated its...

In the wake of a line of severe thunderstorms that moved across its service territory overnight, Ameren Illinois activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 7:00 a.m. Field crews are...

Ameren Illinois crews and contractors have been working throughout the day to restore power to customers impacted by high winds and strong thunderstorms that moved through the service territory...

Ameren Illinois officials are advising customers to stay safe and cool while managing their electricity usage during the heat wave that is impacting central and southern Illinois. "We want to...

Ameren Illinois is ranked in the top 15 Most Trusted Brands among business customers according to a study by a leading market research firm. In a survey of 10,486 business and electric combination...

The NextGrid collarborative is seeking interested parties for the role of facilitator. An initiative of the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), NextGrid is a collaboration between the ICC,...

Ameren Illinois customers are saving on their electric bill as a result of a new state law that went into effect on June 1. The Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA), signed into law by Governor Bruce...

Ameren Illinois donated 450 window air conditioner units to eight local energy assistance agencies across Central and Southern Illinois to help residents beat the heat this summer. The agencies...

Ameren Illinois field crews and support staff restored service to more than 30,000 customers in the wake of the weekend’s strong storms that impacted the Ameren Illinois service territory. Most...

With severe storms predicted to impact the entire area of the Ameren Illinois service territory this evening, Ameren Illinois has called in and placed on stand-by numerous personnel. In the event...

Ameren Illinois field crews and support staff have been actively engaged in restoration services following a line of storms that brought thunderstorms and high winds across the northern portion of...

Ameren Illinois partnered with local volunteers to replace standard incandescent lightbulbs with LED bulbs on the front porches of more than 700 homes in several communities across the Ameren...

In the face of severe weather and other catastrophic incidents,ensuring that critical infrastructure is protected and can be restored quickly and safely is paramount. For the third time, Ameren...

As part of its commitment to innovation and building a smarter, clean energy infrastructure, Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced completion of one of the most technologically advanced...

Ameren Illinois continues to monitor natural gas and electric equipment near cresting rivers across its service territory and has contingency plans should flood waters become an issue. Ameren...

Ameren Illinois residential customers will pay less for electric delivery service in 2018 under a plan filed today with the Illinois Commerce Commission. The proposal would lower monthly bills for...

Ameren Illinois (NYSE: AEE) residential customers will pay less for electric delivery service in 2018 under a plan filed today with the Illinois Commerce Commission. The proposal would lower...

Ameren Illinois partnered with two local agencies this week to help more than 1,100 qualified low-income customers reduce their energy bills. One-time bill payment grants of up to $150 were...

Ameren Illinois residential customers who have fallen behind on their utility bill may benefit from programs and assistance being offered by the energy company. For a limited time, eligible Ameren...

Ameren Illinois crews have mobilized and continue power restoration efforts in response to a line of strong winds and thunderstorms that made their way across the Ameren Illinois service territory...

A strong line of storms, including at least four reported tornadoes, made its way across the northern part of the Ameren Illinois service territory Tuesday evening causing severe damage to...

With the threat for severe weather and a potential for high winds and tornadoes throughout much of Ameren Illinois’ service territory today and this evening, the company activated its Emergency...

Ameren Illinois announced today that it has begun constructing a new state-of-the-art substation and installing smart technology to support commercial and residential growth in Belleville's west end.

Ameren Illinois has provided grants totaling $57,500 to 11 food pantries in communities across central and southern Illinois over the last two months. The pantries are using the funds to replenish...

Ameren Illinois has opened its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to coordinate efforts to restore power outages that may occur as a result of Winter Storm Jupiter. The complex weather system began...

Ameren Illinois has placed employees and contractors on alert in preparation for a winter storm that is expected to impact the company's service territory this weekend. Ron Pate, senior vice...

Following a recent briefing with City of Aledo officials, Ameren Illinois announced today that it will launch a three-year plan to enhance the electric grid and improve service reliability between...

Ameren Illinois is the highest ranked energy company in the Midwest for providing superior service to business customers, according to a study by a leading market research firm. In a survey of 59...

Ameren Illinois was recognized for "Best Social Presence" and earned an Honorable Mention in the "Best Customer Communication & Service via Social Media" category of the Midwest Energy...

Ameren Illinois recently named nine communities “Progressive Cities” for 2016 for their success in implementing forward-looking initiatives to better the quality of life for both residents and...

After intense negotiations, we are pleased to report that our fight to protect the interests of downstate customers was successful. Senate Bill 2814 will enable Ameren Illinois to continue...

Ameren Illinois Company, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), announced today the pricing of a public offering of $240 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.15% senior secured...

At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16, an Ameren Illinois gas crew responded to the scene of a gas leak in which a third party contractor ruptured an underground gas service line in downtown Canton, Illinois, located approximately 40 minutes southwest of Peoria.