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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...

Editor’s Note: Click here for video of balloons in power lines. COLUMBIA, Mo. (May 13, 2022) – As graduation weekend approaches, Ameren Missouri reminds customers to keep Mylar party balloons...

The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 59 cents per share. This dividend is payable June 30, 2022, to shareholders...

Two updated reports provide further insight into the company's efforts on environmental stewardship, social impact, governance and sustainable growth ST. LOUIS, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,...

First Quarter Diluted Earnings Per Share were $0.97 in 2022 vs. $0.91 in 2021 Guidance Range for 2022 Affirmed at $3.95 to $4.15 per Diluted Share ST. LOUIS, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameren...

Impactful program pledges $250,000 to help natural gas customers clean the slate of overdue balances COLUMBIA, Mo. (May 2, 2022) – Natural gas customers struggling to keep up with their energy...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) has once again been Certified™ by Great Place to Work®, a prestigious award earned solely due to positive employee feedback. Great Place to Work defines a great...

ST. LOUIS (April 20, 2022) – As the weather warms and the to-do list fills up with spring cleaning projects, Ameren Missouri has these cost-saving suggestions to boost energy efficiency and...

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...

ST. LOUIS (April 18, 2022) – This Earth Week, Ameren Missouri announces that its newest clean energy source, a solar facility, is now up and running. The Montgomery County Community Solar Center...

ST. LOUIS (April 11, 2022) – One school district in Missouri is looking brighter and slashing energy costs thanks to the recent completion of more than three dozen energy efficiency projects....

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...

Martin J. Lyons Jr., president and CEO of Ameren Corp. (NYSE:AEE) and Michael L. Moehn, executive vice president and CFO of Ameren Corp. will discuss first quarter 2022 earnings, earnings guidance...

Editor’s note: Video and photos are available in an online media kit. COLUMBIA, Mo. (April 5, 2022) – Warmer spring weather has Missourians starting outdoor home improvements, so Ameren...

Collaborative efforts earn recognition from the Electric Power Research Institute ST. LOUIS, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As pollinator habitats disappear across the country, utilities like...

Union Electric Company, doing business as Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), announced today the pricing of a public offering of $525 million aggregate principal...

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...

ST. LOUIS (March 2, 2022) – When most of the world shut down to stay home in the spring of 2020, Ameren Missouri found a way to continue serving families hardest hit by the economic effects of...

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...

LAKE OZARK, Mo. (March 1, 2022) – Hundreds of lake-area residents are set to put on their gloves and pitch in this month to help keep the region beautiful. Community members are encouraged to...

ST. LOUIS (February 28, 2022) – Ameren Missouri will host a Smart Energy Plan public stakeholder meeting to get feedback on recent and upcoming projects that upgrade aging infrastructure and...

Underscoring its commitment to sustainability, which incorporates environmental, social, governance (ESG) and growth goals, Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) has expanded the role of a senior leader...

Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), filed its updated Smart Energy Plan with the Missouri Public Service Commission today, describing the company's plan to invest $8.4...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today announced 2021 net income attributable to common shareholders of $990 million, or $3.84 per diluted share, compared to 2020 net income attributable to common...

Today Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), announced an agreement with Invenergy, a leading developer, owner and operator of sustainable energy solutions, to acquire a...

The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 59 cents per share, a 7.3% increase from the prior quarterly cash dividend...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) is proud to announce that it has once again received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, the nation's foremost...

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...

ST. LOUIS (Feb. 1, 2022) – Ameren Corporation is announcing a major gift worth half a million dollars over five years to support the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis’ Restoring Hope...

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...

ST. LOUIS (Jan. 28, 2022) – Ameren Missouri is upgrading electric meters to new smart meters to benefit all customers as part of the company’s Smart Energy Plan, and scammers are trying to...

Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), received approval from the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) to proceed with the...

ST. LOUIS (Jan. 25, 2022) – More customers than ever before are eligible for help paying their utility bills after Ameren Missouri and the state of Missouri have expanded several utility...

ST. LOUIS (Jan. 19, 2022) – Ameren Missouri is joining forces with Delmar DivINe to install solar panels at the nonprofit’s Delmar campus in St. Louis. Energy generated by this project will...

Warner L. Baxter, executive chairman of Ameren Corp. (NYSE:AEE); Martin J. Lyons Jr., president and CEO of Ameren Corp.; and Michael L. Moehn, executive vice president and CFO of Ameren Corp.,...

ST. LOUIS (Jan. 13, 2022) – Ahead of the forecasted round of freezing temperatures, Ameren Missouri is reminding customers to plan for severe winter weather in advance. This includes having...

LAKE OZARK, Mo. (Dec.16, 2021) – Dock owners around Lake of the Ozarks are encouraged to take advantage of the moderate temperatures now to prepare their property ahead of winter. During the...

ST. LOUIS (Dec. 16, 2021) –In this season of giving Ameren is making a big push to further support basic needs, education and employment programs in the region. “We strongly support our...

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...

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, DEC. 14, 2021 - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources announced today it is accepting ownership of the Rock Island Corridor. The department plans to develop the 144...

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...

COLLINSVILLE, IL, NOVEMBER 30, 2021 – Tis the season of giving and Ameren Illinois announced today that the company will be contributing a total of $60,000 to nonprofit organizations as part of...

COLLINSVILLE, IL (November 26, 2021) – Ameren Illinois' success re-tooling a popular energy efficiency program to assist underserved customer populations earned the company recognition as Region III

EAST ST. LOUIS, IL (November 24, 2021) – Ameren Illinois is continuing its long-standing partnership with the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation with an $80,000 donation to support programs for...

ST. LOUIS (Nov. 23, 2021) – The holidays are fast approaching, but before you set up your inflatable snowman and turn on your lighting display, make some easy adjustments to reduce your energy...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced today that effective Jan. 1, 2022, Mark Birk has been promoted to chairman and president of Ameren Missouri, an electric and natural gas delivery utility...

COLLINSVILLE IL, (November 22, 2021) – Every day food pantries strive to provide food and hope to those faced with food insecurities. Recognizing the important role these organizations play in...

ST. LOUIS (Nov. 22, 2021) – With fall in full swing and more people turning on the heat, Ameren Missouri is encouraging customers to review natural gas safety measures. Sixty percent of...

ST. LOUIS (Nov. 17, 2021) – As the holiday season nears, Ameren wants to protect customers in Illinois and Missouri from sophisticated scammers who are aggressively targeting utility customers...

ST. LOUIS (Nov. 16, 2021) – Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is on the rise nationwide, and Ameren Missouri’s Charge Ahead program has provided $1 million in incentives since the program began...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced today the pricing of a public offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 1.95% senior notes due 2027 at 99.981% of their principal amount. The...

While you're sure to see flags waving today to honor U.S. military veterans, companies like Ameren are celebrating and supporting veterans every day by creating long-term career opportunities for...

ST. LOUIS (Nov. 10, 2021) – Active local military families and veterans throughout Missouri are eligible for additional utility assistance from United Way 211 and Ameren Missouri. Together, the...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today announced third quarter 2021 net income attributable to common shareholders of $425 million, or $1.65 per diluted share, compared to third quarter 2020 net...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Nov. 3, 2021) – Ameren Missouri is teaming up with Southeast Missouri State University to install new solar arrays on its main campus in Cape Girardeau. The solar...

CHAMPAIGN, IL (NOVEMBER 2, 2021) – This fall, Ameren Illinois customers living around southwest Champaign will see Energy at Work first hand as the company constructs a $9.1 million...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (OCTOBER 24, 2021) – Ameren Illinois activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 10 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 24 to coordinate restoration of power outages caused by tornadoes...

ST. LOUIS, MO (October 19, 2021) – It’s never too early to practice energy conservation, and Ameren Missouri wants families to take that message to heart during Energy Awareness Month. This...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) recently announced two organizational changes that will further Ameren's sustainability efforts. Gwen Mizell was named chief sustainability officer, a newly created...

Warner L. Baxter, chairman, president and CEO of Ameren Corp. (NYSE:AEE), will join Michael L. Moehn, executive vice president and CFO of Ameren Corp., to discuss third quarter 2021 earnings,...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced that its Board of Directors elected Warner Baxter, current chairman, president and chief executive officer, to the position of executive chairman,...

The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 55 cents per share. This dividend is payable Dec. 31, 2021, to shareholders...

COLLINSVILLE (OCTOBER 6, 2021) – Coming to a local neighborhood near you: a new Ameren Illinois "gas sniffing" vehicle that can quickly identify the presence of methane emissions, pinpoint the...

ST. LOUIS (Oct. 5, 2021) – Additional funds are now available for Missouri families struggling to pay their utility bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ameren Missouri is directing $1.2 million...

Midwest electric vehicle (EV) drivers can now travel even farther with an expanding charging network. In 2020, Ameren announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration among Midwest energy companies...

ST. LOUIS (Sept. 28, 2021) – An experienced leader in job creation and economic growth, and a member of the cabinet of Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, has been named by Ameren Missouri to lead its...

ST. LOUIS (Sept. 27, 2021) – As families continue to face challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ameren Missouri is partnering with local community action agencies to connect customers with energy...

ST. LOUIS (Sept. 23, 2021) – Ameren Missouri welcomed community leaders and stakeholders to tour its newest operating center today. The North Metro Operating Center, located at 4440 Union Blvd.,...

COLLINSVILLE, IL (SEPTEMBER 20, 2021) – In-class curriculum materials, teacher aids and specialized training modules developed by Ameren Illinois are helping more than 50,000 elementary and high...

Already a top employer in the region, Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) has once again been recognized by Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE magazine as one of the 2021 Best Workplaces in...

For the third year in a row, Site Selection Magazine has designated Ameren Corporation as a Top Utility in Economic Development. This recognition includes work in Illinois and Missouri. Utilities...

To help communities impacted by Hurricane Ida recover from the disaster, Ameren Corporation not only sent equipment and hundreds of co-workers to Louisiana, the company is also donating $10,000 to...

Ameren workers across Illinois and Missouri will be are heading to Louisiana later this week to assist in repairing damage and restoring power to communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. The...

ST. LOUIS (Aug. 19, 2021) – Families across St. Louis now have easier access to a cutting-edge, energy-saving device. The Nest Thermostat makes homes more energy efficient and saves customers an...

Springfield, Ill. (August 18, 2021) – The Springfield Urban League received a $10,000 grant from Ameren Illinois that went towards their Project College Ready. The grant will specifically fund...

ST. LOUIS (Aug. 16, 2021) – Back to school is looking brighter this year for several St. Louis-area schools thanks to energy efficiency upgrades from Ameren Missouri’s BizSavers Program....

TROY, Mo. (Aug. 16, 2021) – Lincoln County students and teachers will return to brighter hallways and classrooms, more efficient heating and cooling, and significant cost savings thanks to...

Severe storms impacted Ameren Missouri on Thursday, August 12. Here’s an update on restoration efforts, and be sure to visit the outage map for the latest based on the latest weather conditions....

The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 55 cents per share. This dividend is payable Sept. 30, 2021, to...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (Aug. 12, 2021) – Ameren Illinois activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 9:00 p.m. to coordinate restoration of power outages caused by a line of severe storms...

Ameren Missouri announced today that Callaway Energy Center is now operating at full power, delivering carbon-free energy to customers. The safe return to service follows an outage to rewind the...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today announced second quarter 2021 net income attributable to common shareholders of $207 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, compared to second quarter 2020 net...

Peoria, Ill. (July 20, 2021) – A new, state-of-the art commercial kitchen funded in part by Ameren Illinois will enable Dream Center Peoria to serve high-quality meals to its guests and...

One group that can get overlooked in the diversity, equity and inclusion conversation are those with disabilities – but not at Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE). Once again, the company has...

Warner L. Baxter, chairman, president and CEO of Ameren Corp. (NYSE:AEE), will join Michael L. Moehn, executive vice president and CFO of Ameren Corp., to discuss second quarter 2021 earnings,...

Severe storms impacted Ameren Missouri customers following weather events that took place overnight on Friday, July 9, with additional severe weather continuing on Saturday, including a reported...

Severe storms impacted Ameren Missouri customers following weather events that took place overnight on Friday, July 9, with additional severe weather continuing on Saturday. Here’s an update on...

Ameren Illinois, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), is today announcing the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved the company's electric vehicle charging tariff, which will...

COLLINSVILLE, IL July 6, 2021 -- Ameren Illinois has worked to significantly reduce or completely eliminate past due utility bills and avoid service disconnections in the wake of the COVID-19...

LAKE OZARK, Mo. (July 1, 2021) – This Fourth of July weekend, children under age 7 seen wearing a life jacket at Lake of the Ozarks could get a free T-shirt from Ameren Missouri. It’s part of...

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 2.90% first mortgage bonds...

ST. LOUIS (June 17, 2021) – As temperatures soar into triple digits with a high heat advisory, Ameren Missouri is sharing resources to keep cool and safe. "With the forecast calling for...

ST. LOUIS (June 16, 2021) – Today, Ameren Missouri donated $165,000 to Cooldownstlouis.org and Cooldownmissouri.org to support the most vulnerable customers in St. Louis and eastern Missouri....

COLLINSVILLE (June 10, 2021) – Ameren Illinois announced today that it is partnering with more than 40 communities across its service territory to upgrade neighborhood streetlights with more...

Union Electric Company, doing business as Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), announced today the pricing of a public offering of $525 million aggregate principal...

ST. LOUIS (June 2, 2021) – The St. Louis Fire Department has welcomed to its fleet a unique, state-of-the-art fire truck designed to help fight underground electrical fires. Ameren Missouri...

PEORIA, IL (MAY 28, 2021) – Modernization of a key Ameren Illinois substation will add capacity and strengthen service reliability for energy customers in the Peoria-Pekin region. Under the $30...