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Ameren Missouri filed today with the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) requests to adjust its electric and natural gas base rates next year. The new rates would take effect in 2022 to...

SPRINGFIELD (MARCH 30, 2021) – Ameren Illinois customers in Springfield and Sherman will see energy at work firsthand throughout the spring and summer as crews replace vintage steel pipeline and...

ST. LOUIS (March 24, 2021) – Construction begins this summer on Ameren Missouri's largest-ever solar facility after receiving final approval from regulators. The new energy center will be in...

NASHVILLE, Ill. (MARCH 23, 2021) – Contractor crews, working on behalf of Ameren Illinois, are working on a substation expansion project near Illinois Route 127 just outside of Nashville that...

LAKE OZARK, Mo. (March 21, 2021) – Like many other events over the past 12 months, the annual Adopt-the-Shoreline spring cleanup at Lake of the Ozarks is going to take on a different look this...

COLLINSVILLE, IL (March 19, 2021) – Ameren Illinois announced the extension of the COVID-19 Economic Hardship Recovery Program that provides enhanced payment assistance and arrangements for...

ST. LOUIS (March 18, 2021) – Ameren Missouri, in partnership with World Bird Sanctuary and Missouri Department of Conservation, is bringing back its live Falcon Cam feed of a pair of Peregrine...

BELLEVILLE, IL (MARCH 17, 2021) – Ameren Illinois announced today it will begin phase two of a $65 million project to modernize its natural gas energy delivery infrastructure in and around...

ST. LOUIS (March 16, 2021) – St. Louis consumers seeking to lower heating costs while doing their part to reduce energy use now have a powerful tool. Emerson and Ameren Missouri are teaming up...

Last year, Ameren announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration among energy companies that committed in good faith to build an extensive network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across...

Download Ameren Illinois Digital Media with video and audio soundbites COLLINSVILLE, IL (March 11, 2021) – When Ameren Illinois customers set their clocks forward one hour for the beginning of...

MARION, IL (March 10, 2021) – Residents in the communities of Herrin, West Frankfort, Carbondale and Murphysboro will see energy at work first hand as Ameren Illinois crews replace more than...

DECATUR, Ill. (MARCH 4, 2021) – Customers in Argenta and Oreana will see energy at work firsthand as Ameren Illinois is modernizing the local energy grid to enhance service reliability for...

CHAMPAIGN, IL (MARCH 3, 2021) – Ameren Illinois customers in Champaign will see energy at work firsthand throughout the spring and summer as crews replace vintage steel pipeline and natural gas...

ST. LOUIS (March 2, 2021) – Ameren Missouri will host a Smart Energy Plan public stakeholder meeting to get feedback on recent and upcoming projects that modernize the energy grid and enhance...

Lake Ozark, Mo. (Feb. 25, 2021) – Ameren Missouri is encouraging all dock owners to take action now to have a safe, fun summer season. The consistent sub-zero temperatures and extensive freezing...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced today the pricing of a public offering of $450 million aggregate principal amount of 1.75% senior notes due 2028 at 99.908% of their principal amount. The...

COLLINSVILLE, IL (February 24, 2021) – Ameren Illinois announced today it will soon begin phase two of a two-year project that will enhance energy service reliability, flexibility and load...

EFFINGHAM, Ill. (FEBRUARY 22, 2021) – Ameren Illinois crews have started work on a substation expansion project on the northwest side Effingham that will enhance electric service reliability,...

Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), filed an updated Smart Energy Plan and budget with the Missouri Public Service Commission today. The $8.4 billion plan supports...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today announced 2020 net income attributable to common shareholders of $871 million, or $3.50 per diluted share, compared to 2019 net income attributable to common...

ST. LOUIS (Feb. 17, 2021) – Ameren Missouri is asking both electric and natural gas customers to conserve energy through Friday. “Ameren Missouri’s electric and natural gas systems remain...

ST. LOUIS (Feb. 16, 2021) – Energy companies in the Midwest, including Ameren Missouri, have been notified by the regional electric grid operator, known as the Midcontinent Independent System...

ST. LOUIS (Feb. 15, 2021) – Due to the winter storms and low temperatures across the Midwest, the demand for natural gas has been peaking. Ameren Missouri is encouraging its customers to use...

The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 55 cents per share, a 6.8% increase from the prior quarterly cash dividend...

Ameren is proud to announce that for a sixth consecutive year, it has scored a perfect 100% on the Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (JANUARY 25, 2021) – Ameren Illinois activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on Monday morning in preparation for a winter storm which is forecast to dump snow and ice...

COLLINSVILLE, IL (Jan. 22, 2021) – Ameren Illinois personnel are working with the National Weather Service (NWS) to keep an eye on Mother Nature and any chance of arctic weather and wind heading...

ST. LOUIS (Jan. 19, 2021) – Energy assistance dollars are still available for families experiencing financial strain due to the coronavirus pandemic. The federal Low Income Home Energy...

Today, Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), closed on the acquisition of the company's second wind energy center, a 300-megawatt (MW) project located in northwest...

Following a transparent, 11-month review process, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved Ameren Illinois' plan to strengthen its natural gas delivery infrastructure and ensure pipeline...

During its return to full power as part of its 24th refueling and maintenance outage, Ameren Missouri's Callaway Energy Center in Fulton, Missouri experienced a non-nuclear operating issue related...

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 fourth quarter 2020 earnings,...

We watched with disgust the violent activities that took place at our nation’s Capitol on Jan. 6. It was a profoundly sad day in American history. We condemn all actions that result in...

ST. LOUIS (Jan. 11, 2021) – Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI), in collaboration with Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA), Citizens Electric Corporation and Ameren Missouri, is...

Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), has completed and energized the final span of the Illinois Rivers Project, a 375-mile,...

Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), has closed on the acquisition of the company's first wind energy center, a 400-megawatt (MW) project in northeast Missouri. The...

FULTON, Mo. (Dec. 22, 2020) – Ameren Missouri’s Callaway Energy Center in Fulton, Missouri, has completed its 24th planned refueling and maintenance outage, enabling it to continue to serve as...

LAKE OZARK, Mo. (Dec.16, 2020) – Ameren Missouri is offering tips to winterize docks and prepare for the annual winter drawdown process at Lake of the Ozarks beginning in early January. During...

ST. LOUIS (Dec. 15, 2020) – Ahead of the holiday season, Ameren Missouri will voluntarily suspend service disconnections for residential and business customers today through Jan. 5, 2021. While...

The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced today that Leo S. Mackay, Jr. has been elected to the Ameren board of directors effective immediately. Mackay brings extensive...

Ameren Illinois residential customers will pay less for electric delivery service in 2021. Under the plan approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), the typical Ameren Illinois...

Peoria, IL (Dec. 10, 2020) – When faced with the diagnosis, or potential diagnosis, of Autism Spectrum Disorder, it can be overwhelming for families. In 2019 Easterseals Central Illinois and OSF...

To reinforce the company's focus and commitment to renewable energy, Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today named Ajay Arora as the company's first chief renewable development officer, a newly...

PALO ALTO, Calif. (Dec. 2, 2020) – The Electric Power Research Institute’s (EPRI’s) Incubatenergy Labs—a program that connects leading startup companies with electric power utilities from...

ST. LOUIS (Nov. 30, 2020) – For many people, Thanksgiving weekend marks the beginning of the holiday season. As families begin decking the halls, Ameren Missouri is reminding customers of these...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) is among the country's leaders for addressing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, according to DiversityInc®. Factors that determined this inaugural...

ST. LOUIS (Nov. 23, 2020) – Today, Ameren is announcing that as part of its sponsorship of KMOV-TV's broadcast of the Ameren Thanksgiving Day Celebration at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26, the...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Nov. 19, 2020) – Jefferson City is about to become a more popular stop for electric vehicle (EV) drivers. Ameren Missouri and Courtyard by Marriott (Marriott) have partnered...

Collinsville, IL (November 18, 2020) With temperatures today in low 30s in several areas of its service territory, colder temperatures forecast the next several weeks, and the recent increase in...

ST. LOUIS (Nov. 18, 2020) – In advance of the holidays, Ameren wants to protect customers in Illinois and Missouri from new, more sophisticated scammer tactics that imitate utility company...

ST. LOUIS (Nov. 17, 2020) – Electric vehicle (EV) drivers will now have a new reason to stop in Cape Girardeau. Ameren Missouri and Schnucks have partnered to install a DC fast-charging station...

Five Ameren co-workers have been named Foremost Innovators in the 2020 Top Innovators issue of Public Utilities Fortnightly, released Nov. 11. Girija Sathyamurthy was named the Foremost Innovator...

COLUMBIA, Mo. (Nov. 12, 2020) – As more Missouri families turn on their furnace and spend time by the fireplace, Ameren Missouri wants to remind customers that now is a great time to schedule a...

ST. LOUIS (Nov. 10, 2020) – Today, Ameren is announcing that it has earned the 2021 Military Friendly® Employers designation. This marks the twelfth consecutive year Ameren has garnered this...

Ameren Illinois Company, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), announced today the pricing of a public offering of $375 million aggregate principal amount of 1.55% first mortgage bonds...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today announced third quarter 2020 net income attributable to common shareholders of $367 million, or $1.47 per diluted share, compared to third quarter 2019 net...

ST. LOUIS (Oct. 30, 2020) – Ameren Missouri co-workers from across the state are heading to Birmingham, Alabama before sunrise tomorrow to assist in repairing damage and restoring power to...

Editor's note: Videos and photos of the proposed site are available in an online media kit. ST. LOUIS (Oct. 29, 2020) – Today, Ameren Missouri announced plans to build its largest solar facility...

Families can find new ways to make the most out of spending time at home with Ameren Missouri's interactive Halloween scavenger hunt. Exploring the house to find simple tricks to use less energy...

ST. LOUIS (Oct. 21, 2020) – Because of the ongoing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ameren Missouri is providing an additional $500,000 in energy assistance to customers across...

ST. LOUIS (Oct. 20, 2020) – Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI), in collaboration with Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA), Citizens Electric Corporation and Ameren Missouri, is...

Ameren Corporation's (NYSE: AEE) 2020 Sustainability Report has been recognized as one of the top reports in the world by the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP). Ameren's...

ST. LOUIS (Oct.16, 2020) – Kirksville Regional Economic Development Inc. (K-REDI) has received a $5,000 grant from Ameren Missouri to offset the cost of preparing a shovel-ready site, making it...

COLLINSVILLE, IL (October 15, 2020) – Ameren Illinois filed a special permission tariff with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) today to help new rooftop solar customers maintain full...

ST. LOUIS, MO (Oct. 15, 2020) – Metro Transit is preparing for the 2021 launch of its first battery electric vehicles into MetroBus service thanks to the help of several partners including...

PALO ALTO, Calif. (Oct. 14, 2020) – Today, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Incubatenergy® Labs program and Ameren Corporation (NYSE:AEE), will host “Demo Day 2020” with 10...

The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 51.5 cents per share, a 4% increase from the prior quarterly cash dividend...

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 2020 earnings,...

ST. LOUIS (Oct. 7, 2020) – Emerson and Ameren Missouri are helping Missourians save on energy costs by giving away 7,000 Sensi™ smart thermostats. Thanks to instant discounts and participation...

ST. LOUIS (Oct. 6, 2020) – Thanks to contributions from Ameren Missouri employees and its Board of Directors, the company has donated $111,000 to the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) to...

Editor's note: An online media kit contains photos, video and more information about nuclear energy. Fulton, Mo. (Oct. 5, 2020) – Ameren Missouri’s Callaway Energy Center, which powers 780,000...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (OCTOBER 5, 2020) – Ameren Illinois’ commitment to safety and weather preparedness has earned the energy company recognition from the National Weather Service (NWS) as a...

Union Electric Company, doing business as Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), announced today the pricing of a public offering of $550 million aggregate principal...

Ameren Illinois has asked the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) to comply with an important consumer safeguard which was designed to prevent energy developers from imposing unfair and burdensome...

St. Louis (Sept. 30, 2020) – Ameren Missouri, in partnership with Ameren Transmission Company, is investing in rebuilding approximately 10 miles of transmission line in the City of St. Louis and...

Today, Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) established a net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2050 across all its operations in Missouri and Illinois. The company also announced its largest-ever expansion...

Electric vehicle (EV) owners will soon be taking road trips across the Midwest with increased confidence. That's because six regional energy companies have committed to a first-of-its-kind...

Ameren employees and its Board of Directors came together to donate more than $800,000 for the AmerenCares "Power of Giving" COVID-19 Community Response Fund, which will help people who have been...

For the second year in a row, Ameren Corporation has been named to the top 10 2020 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production list by Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE. The list was determined...

For the second year in a row, and in recognition of its efforts to bolster the economies of Missouri and Illinois, Ameren Corporation secured a spot on the prestigious list of Top Utilities in...

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Lake Regional Health System’s initiative to rally community support for advanced health care services received a boost through a generous gift of $50,000 from Ameren...

ST. LOUIS (AUG. 29, 2020) – Ameren workers across Illinois and Missouri are heading to Arkansas today to assist in repairing damage and restoring power in Little Rock, Arkansas and the...

ST. LOUIS (Aug. 28, 2020) – Ameren Missouri contributed $25,000 to the Southern Boone Area YMCA's "Here for Good" capital campaign to help construct a new recreation facility in Ashland....

ST. LOUIS (Aug. 26 2020) The Ameren Corporation Charitable Trust has given Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital $100,000 to fund power lifts to ensure safer lifting of patients as they transfer...

EAST ST. LOUIS, IL (AUGUST 24, 2020) – Ameren Illinois President Richard J. Mark presented an $80,000 contribution to the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation on Monday, continuing a long-standing...

Ameren Illinois welcomes the opportunity to participate in stakeholder discussions designed to develop sound energy policy for Illinois. At Ameren Illinois, our focus is on ensuring that Downstate...

COLLINSVILLE, IL (Aug 18, 2020) – Ameren Illinois is partnering with Google for a limited time to provide residential customers with access to a Google Nest Thermostat E smart thermostat at a...

Jefferson City, Mo. (Aug. 18, 2020) – Jefferson City School District will save more than $40,000 in electricity costs annually after implementing smart energy upgrades with the Ameren Missouri...

Mexico, Mo. (Aug. 18, 2020) – The Mexico School District will be running at peak efficiency when school resumes next week, thanks to smart energy upgrades across its 59 buildings. In total, the...

Boonville, Mo. (Aug. 18, 2020) – The 2020 school year will be looking brighter for students when they return for classes Aug. 24 at the Boonville R-1 School District, thanks to smart energy...

The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 49.5 cents per share. This dividend is payable Sept. 30, 2020, to...

St. Louis (August 12, 2020) Ameren has awarded Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis $200,000 to provide power wheelchairs and therapy for children with disabilities. This generous...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (AUGUST 10, 2020) – Ameren Illinois has activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 3 p.m. in response to severe summer storms that caused outages in the northern part...

ST. LOUIS (Aug. 10, 2020) – Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI), in collaboration with Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA), Citizens Electric Corporation and Ameren Missouri, is...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today announced second quarter 2020 net income attributable to common shareholders of $243 million, or $0.98 per diluted share, compared to second quarter 2019 net...

Ameren workers across Illinois and Missouri are heading to the East Coast this morning to assist in repairing damage and restoring power outages in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias. Approximately...

Ameren Illinois has allocated $8 million in bill payment assistance to help qualified residential customers reduce or eliminate a past-due account balance. Under the "Fresh Start" program, up to...

ST. LOUIS (July 21, 2020) – As the temperature climbs, so do most homes’ energy usage. By recycling unused or underutilized refrigerators and freezers, Ameren Missouri customers can earn a $25...

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 2020 earnings,...