News Releases

On March 6, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced approval of Ameren Missouri’s Callaway Energy Center’s license renewal application, which allows for 20 additional years of...

A group of Ameren Illinois employees is being recognized by the St. Louis regional chapter of the American Red Cross for their quick actions to save the life of a co-worker last year. Five workers...

In observance of National Consumer Protection Week, Ameren is warning customers in Missouri and Illinois to be aware of scam artists who are using Ameren's name illegally. Last year an estimated...

Richard J. Mark, President of Ameren Illinois, has been named as one of the nation's top business leaders by the publication "African-American Career World". He is being recognized in the...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today announced 2014 net income from continuing operations of $587 million, or $2.40 per diluted share, compared to 2013 net income from continuing operations of...

With winter weather prompting families to turn on the heat and seal their homes, Ameren Missouri reminds customers they should take immediate action if they smell natural gas or suspect a leak....

Several southeast Missouri communities will benefit from more reliable electric service during severe weather now that Ameren Missouri has installed new lines designed to protect and strengthen...

The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced today that J. Edward Coleman, retired chairman and chief executive officer of Unisys Corporation, has been elected to the Ameren...

The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 41 cents per share. The common share cash dividend is payable March 31,...

Ameren Missouri has started work on an approximately $400,000 project in Winfield, Mo. to replace about three miles of older gas pipelines with more reliable polyethylene (PE) pipe. The new PE...

A white paper issued today by Ameren Corporation says that constructive and common-sense alterations to the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Power Plan (CPP) are needed to avoid imposing...

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign announced today that Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), a St. Louis-based Fortune 500 energy company, has opened an Innovation Center on campus. Ameren...

Following significant public input over a period of several months, Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI) today announced the final route decision for the planned Mark Twain Transmission...

As part of a multi-year plan to build a next generation energy delivery system and create jobs in central and southern Illinois, Ameren Illinois announced today it is investing approximately $7...

Smell gas, leave fast. Instructing customers to quickly leave their premises if they suspect a gas leak is an important message Ameren Illinois shares on a consistent basis with its 812,000...

Today, Ameren Missouri filed a three-year energy efficiency plan (2016–2018) with the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC). The plan includes a comprehensive portfolio of programs for...

New clean air equipment has been installed at the Labadie Energy Center in Franklin County, demonstrating Ameren Missouri’s commitment to improving air quality and being a good steward of the...

A new CertainTeed Corp. manufacturing complex under construction in Jonesburg, Mo. has the power it needs to move ahead now that Ameren Missouri has finished building new gas lines to serve the...

Ameren Missouri advises dock owners to stay abreast of Lake of the Ozarks and Osage River water level fluctuations as winter approaches. Property owners are encouraged to take appropriate measures...

Ameren Illinois Company, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), announced today the pricing of a public offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of 3.25% senior secured notes...

For the first time in company history, solar energy is part of the energy mix being delivered to Ameren Missouri's 1.2 million electric customers. Following more than a month of successful...

Just ahead of the holiday season, Ameren is providing tips to its customers to safeguard them from scam artists who are using intimidation and other tactics to defraud the company's customers in...

Refueling and maintenance activities at Ameren Missouri's Callaway Energy Center have been completed, and the 1,190-megawatt nuclear energy center is back in service. This was the 20th planned...

Ameren Missouri is providing customers more ways to take control of winter energy usage through its ActOnEnergy® energy efficiency electric and natural gas rebate programs. There are a variety of...

Since 2008, Ameren Illinois residential and business customers have saved nearly 7 million megawatt hours of electricity and 80.8 million therms of natural gas – enough energy to power...

G.I. Jobs magazine has ranked Ameren tops in St. Louis and 28th among the Top 100 Military Friendly Employers in the United States. G.I. Jobs analyzed the benefits of more than 5,000 companies...

Paraquad, a nonprofit organization empowering people with disabilities, presented Ameren Corporation with its 2014 Shine the Light Award during a ceremony Nov. 6 at The Chase Park Plaza. The...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today announced third quarter 2014 net income from continuing operations of $294 million, or $1.20 per diluted share, compared to third quarter 2013 net income from...

Ameren Missouri residential customers will pay lower rates for natural gas under a new Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA) that has been approved by the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC). The...

Ameren Missouri asked customers what types of information they wanted to receive to help them better manage their energy usage. Customers responded, and the company has taken that input to create...

Ameren Illinois customers can expect another year with natural gas prices lower than the national average during the upcoming 2014-15 heating season. "We are fully prepared for the winter season...

Ameren Missouri’s Callaway Energy Center began its 20th planned refueling and maintenance outage Saturday, Oct. 11, and will be out of service for several weeks. Refueling outages at the...

The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 41 cents per share, a 2.5 percent increase from the prior quarterly cash...

Ameren Missouri filed today with the Missouri Public Service Commission its 20-year plan that supports cleaner energy in the state of Missouri, including major expansions of solar and wind power....

Martin J. Lyons, Jr., executive vice president and chief financial officer of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), and Maureen A. Borkowski, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Ameren...

Ameren Missouri has completed about 90 percent of a new 11-mile natural gas pipeline along Highway 63 that will help ensure Ashland, Mo. customers receive reliable service for years to come....

The International Women's Forum Leadership Foundation has announced the selection of Theresa Shaw of Ameren Corporation to participate in its prestigious 2014-2015 Fellows Program. Shaw, vice...

Ameren Missouri crews have restored power to virtually all customers following a wave of summer storms that hit the area late yesterday. The company's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) that was...

As quickly as the latest round of summer storms rolled through the area, Ameren Missouri crews were deployed to repair storm damage that cut power to more than 16,000 customers throughout its...

Martin J. Lyons, Jr., executive vice president and chief financial officer of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), will make a presentation to institutional investors at the Barclays Energy-Power...

The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of 40 cents per share. The common share dividend is payable Sept. 30, 2014, to...

Ameren Missouri crews have restored power to approximately 95 percent of the customers who lost service due to Wednesday night’s storms in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Currently, 2,200...

Ameren Missouri’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) openedat 8 p.m. last night after storms caused high winds and lightning to take out power to more than 20,800 customers. As of 5 a.m....

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today announced second quarter 2014 net income from continuing operations of $150 million, or 62 cents per share, compared to second quarter 2013 net income from...

A recently completed project to fortify the underground power system in downtown Peoria is part of $6.6 million in infrastructure upgrades Ameren Illinois is making to improve the reliability and...

The threat of flooding along the Mississippi River means that residents in Ameren’s Illinois and Missouri service areas must be aware of electrical and natural gas hazards that can occur during...

Ameren Missouri has joined the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) to promote the importance of wearing life jackets while boating on the Lake of the Ozarks. Ameren Missouri is providing the...

Ameren Missouri crews have worked throughout the day to restore power to more than 39,500 customers who were impacted by severe storms. Two waves of severe storms blew through the Ameren Missouri...

Ameren Missouri crews continue to assess damage from overnight storms and restore service as quickly and safely as possible to customers. Two waves of severe storms blew through the Ameren...

As a complex line of storms begins making its way through the Ameren Illinois service territory, the company activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as of 8 p.m. today in a precautionary...

This year, spring weather and water levels at the Lake of the Ozarks were nearly perfect for approximately 60 volunteer groups that participated in the 23rd Annual Adopt-the-Shoreline Cleanup. The...

Ameren Illinois is finalizing its efforts to restore power to customers in the northwest corner of its service territory who were affected by a strong line of thunderstorms that made their way...

The three peregrine falcon chicks hatched this spring in a nesting box at Ameren Missouri's Sioux Energy Center have flown the coop and moved on to the next stage of their lives. The chicks were...

Ameren Illinois Company, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), announced today the pricing of a public offering of $250 million aggregate principal amount of 4.30% senior secured notes...

Ameren Illinois’ personnel and additional contract crews are working throughout the evening to repair utility pole damage due to Friday night's storm and high winds. Approximately 20 poles...

As part of its annual Air Conditioner Giveaway Program, Ameren Missouri donated 565 window air conditioners to Cool Down St. Louis, a regional not-for-profit public education and resource charity,...

For attribution to: Michael Menne, Vice President, Environmental Services, Ameren Corporation We need to study the proposed EPA rule in detail to see how it would affect our customers, system...

Four peregrine falcon chicks born this spring in a nesting box at the Sioux Energy Center have been banded to help researchers follow them in their lives. On Friday, May 23, representatives from...

For the fourth year in a row, Ameren Corporation was selected by DiversityInc as a Top 7 Regional Utility for Diversity for 2014. Ameren ranks third on the utility list this year, recognized for...

Illinois residents are finally able to say goodbye to snow, freezing temperatures and polar vortexes. While many are excited to see the arrival of spring, the season is also known for its rapidly...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today announced first quarter 2014 net income from continuing operations of $97 million, or 40 cents per share, compared to first quarter 2013 net income from...

Construction on Missouri's largest investor-owned utility solar facility – the O'Fallon Renewable Energy Center – has begun with the ceremonial installation of the first solar panel. "The...

The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of 40 cents per share. The common share dividend is payable June 30, 2014, to...

The chief executive officers of two firms, one based in St. Louis and the other in Chicago, have been awarded business development scholarships from Ameren Corporation to attend the Minority...

Ameren Illinois announced that it exceeded its yearly reliability performance goals required by the state's Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act (EIMA). "Customers are beginning to experience...

Ameren Missouri closed its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 12 p.m. today following completion of power restoration efforts by its crews for customers who lost power when a series of storms...

After battling weather and hazardous working conditions throughout the night, Ameren Illinois field crews and support staff have restored service to nearly all customers in the wake of a line of...

Ameren Missouri's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) opened at 2:00 p.m. today to prepare for additional severe weather that is forecast for our service territory. Ameren Missouri crews continue...

More than 500 Ameren employees across Missouri and Illinois will participate in a variety of volunteer service projects in April. Activities include gardening, community clean-ups and painting for...

Union Electric Company, doing business as Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), announced today the pricing of a public offering of $350 million aggregate principal...

Adopt-the-Shoreline representatives at the Lake of the Ozarks said the 23rd Annual Spring Shoreline Cleanup is off to a great start. Hundreds of volunteers have already turned out to participate...

There may still be snow in our forecast but one sign of spring has already arrived: Peregrine falcons have returned to a nesting box at Ameren Missouri's Sioux Energy Center. Ameren Missouri, in...

Hundreds of business owners, non-profit representatives, municipal officials and vendors are expected to participate in Ameren Illinois’ 5th annual ActOnEnergy® Business Symposiums on Tues,...

Dave Diester received the Adopt-the-Shoreline Outstanding Volunteer Award at the annual member recognition dinner, which serves as the official kickoff for the Spring Shoreline Cleanup. More than...

Ameren Illinois activated its Emergency Operations Center at 6 a.m., Wednesday, March 12 to assess wind- and ice-related outages in central Illinois. Ameren Illinois started monitoring the...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced today that effective April 1 Michael Moehn has been promoted to chairman, president and chief executive officer of Ameren Missouri, an electric and gas...

Ameren Illinois customers with past due balances are encouraged to take advantage of a limited-time opportunity to establish a repayment plan by making a 10 percent down payment. “We want to...

Ameren Missouri’s POWERforward stakeholder initiative has been named winner of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) 2014 Advocacy Excellence Award, which highlights engagement and activism in...

The bitterly cold winter season, with increased heating demand, has had a major impact on the natural gas market – resulting in increased wholesale costs. As a result, Ameren Missouri customers...

The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today awarded Ameren Illinois with the association’s "Emergency Recovery Award" for its exceptional power restoration efforts after a widespread severe...

A leading African American lifestyle magazine named Richard J. Mark, president and CEO of Ameren Illinois, as one of its 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America. Mark is featured in Savoy...

Ameren Illinois' purchasing strategies have kept gas supply prices lower than last year, but increased energy usage resulting from extreme cold temperatures may mean higher winter heating bills...

Ameren Illinois’ purchasing strategies have kept gas supply prices lower than last year, but increased energy usage resulting from extreme cold temperatures may mean higher winter heating bills...

This afternoon, Ameren Missouri closed its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as crews completed restoration on a majority of the outages from this weekend’s severe weather. Southeast Missouri...

Ameren Missouri's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is now open in preparation for an ice storm moving into Missouri. Crews are on standby across the state to respond quickly and safely to...

With storm warnings and snow/ice advisories issued this weekend throughout significant portions of the Ameren Illinois service territory, the company is preparing to meet the challenge of possible...

Ahead of the latest round of severe winter weather forecast this weekend, Ameren Missouri has launched storm preparations. Ameren Missouri uses Quantum Weather, a customized weather service, to...

Ameren Missouri closed its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 7 p.m. tonight as crews worked to restore service to the remaining customers who lost power when heavy winds damaged trees and power...

Ameren Missouri crews continue to work quickly and safely as they restore electricity to the remaining customers who lost power during yesterday’s severe wind storm. Heavy winds swept through...

Ameren Illinois crews have safely restored power to more than 54,000 customers and will continue to work throughout the day after Thursday's storms and high winds caused outages across the...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today announced 2013 net income from continuing operations of $512 million, or $2.10 per diluted share, compared to 2012 net income from continuing operations of...

Ameren Missouri crews worked throughout the night to restore power to customers impacted by high winds and downed trees that damaged power lines. Despite continued severe conditions, crews were...

Significant progress has been made restoring power to Ameren Missouri customers who were impacted by high winds that caused branches and power lines to fall. Currently, the company has nearly 800...

Ameren Missouri's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) opened at 5 p.m. to manage the company’s response to outages being caused by high winds. Ameren Missouri held crews in all operating centers...

Today's decision by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) clears the way for the nearly 400-mile-long Illinois Rivers electric transmission project that will create jobs, facilitate the delivery...

Ameren Missouri today announced the promotions of Cleve Reasoner to vice president of nuclear operations (site vice president) and Dave Neterer to vice president of engineering at the Callaway...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced today that, in connection with the planned retirement of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Thomas R. Voss, its Board of Directors decided that,...

The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of 40 cents per share. The common share dividend is payable March 31, 2014, to...

Severe winter weather has again caused temperatures to plummet throughout Missouri – resulting in an increased demand for electricity. To meet demand, the Ameren Missouri Osage Energy Center...

A comprehensive study of the groundwater surrounding Ameren Missouri’s Labadie Energy Center concludes there are no adverse effects on human health resulting from coal ash management practices...