News Releases

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...

Swift Prepared Foods, a consumer packaged goods company and subsidiary of JBS USA, a leading global food company, today opened its new $68 million facility in Moberly, Mo. The new facility will...

When it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) has earned the top spot among U.S. utilities, according to DiversityInc. The organization annually ranks...

COLLINSVILLE IL, (May 14, 2021) – The heart of every food pantry is to alleviate hunger and bring hope to those in need. Thanks to the donation of a new energy efficient convertible...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today announced first quarter 2021 net income attributable to common shareholders of $233 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, compared to first quarter 2020 net...

ST. LOUIS (May 7, 2021) – Missouri communities will have increased access to clean energy thanks to the installation of Ameren Missouri solar panels at new locations across the state as part of its

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 June 30, 2021, to shareholders...

Today Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced the publication of five data-driven reports showing the company's commitment to a cleaner, sustainable energy future, including its plans to achieve...

COLLINSVILLE, IL (May 5, 2021) – A new Ameren Illinois transmission substation in Louisville will enhance energy service reliability, flexibility and load capacity of the company's local...

ST. LOUIS (May 5, 2021) – As the ongoing financial hardship resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact families across the state, Ameren Missouri has worked with the Missouri...

COLLINSVILLE, IL (APRIL 27, 2021) – Now that Spring has arrived, many homeowners are heading outdoors with landscape beautification plans in mind. Ameren Illinois is offering customers important...

COLLINSVILLE, IL (April 16, 2021) – Ameren Illinois has filed for an adjustment to its electric delivery service rates for next year. If approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), new...

COLLINSVILLE, IL (APRIL 15, 2021) – Ameren Illinois customers in Macoupin County will be the beneficiaries of a $8.7 million investment the company is making to modernize its natural gas energy...

For the fifth year in a row, Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their...

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 first quarter 2021 earnings,...

COLLINSVILLE, IL (April 12, 2021) – Ameren Illinois was recently recognized by the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) as part of their 17th annual Inspiring Efficiency Awards. The company...

ST. LOUIS (April 5, 2021) – Ameren Missouri is encouraging families across the state to look into a new program to help pay outstanding rent and utility bills. The State Assistance for Housing...

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...