www.ameren.com
icn_chevron-right
Back to Media Room

News Releases

Advanced Search
  • Mar 4, 2014
    Ameren Illinois offers options for managing heating expenses

    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...

  • Mar 3, 2014

    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...

  • Mar 1, 2014
    Crews Moving Into Position Ahead Of The Storm

    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...

  • Feb 28, 2014
    Employees ready for potential electric service restoration needs

    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...

  • Feb 28, 2014
    Crews on Alert, Storm Trailers Ready for Deployment

    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...

  • Feb 21, 2014

    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...

  • Feb 21, 2014
    Emergency Operations Center Closing as Crews Wrap Up Restoration Efforts

    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...

  • Feb 21, 2014

    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...

  • Feb 21, 2014
    -- 2013 Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations Were $2.10

    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...

  • Feb 21, 2014
    Nearly All Customers Impacted by Yesterday’s Storm Should have Power Restored by the End of the Day Today

    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...

  • Feb 20, 2014
    More Than 38,000 Customers Have Been Restored

    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...

  • Feb 20, 2014
    High Winds are Affecting Service throughout our Service Territory

    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...

  • Feb 20, 2014
    Project Will Improve Reliability, Provide Access to Low-Cost Power

    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...

  • Feb 19, 2014

    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...

  • Feb 18, 2014

    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,...

  • Feb 14, 2014

    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...

  • Feb 6, 2014
    Increased Demand for Electricity Can Result in River-Level Fluctuations as Icing Conditions Exist

    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...

  • Feb 4, 2014
    Report Concludes Drinking Water is Safe

    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...

  • Feb 4, 2014
    Potential sleet and freezing rain prompt employees to be placed on alert

    Ameren Illinois and contract personnel have been placed on alert as sleet and freezing rain threaten to develop across the southern third of the state. Snow is expected to hit across northern and...

  • Jan 31, 2014
    Employees prepare as weather forecast predicts heavy snowfall

    With heavy snow and possible freezing rain predicted for parts of the Ameren Illinois territory, Ameren Illinois has alerted employees to prepare for potential bad weather that may impact our...

  • Jan 30, 2014
    More than $37,000 Awarded to 10 Customers and Local Charities

    Ameren Missouri announced today the winners of its “Community Lights” contest, a nomination-based Facebook campaign that recognizes outstanding customers who volunteer throughout Missouri. In...

  • Jan 28, 2014

    A rash of scams are using the Ameren name to dupe consumers nationwide into paying bogus energy bills. Scammers are sending spoofed emails that appear to be requests from Ameren asking recipients...

  • Jan 27, 2014
    Digital publication discusses how Ameren balances community betterment, environmental stewardship and financial strength

    Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) has released its 2013 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, now available for download at www.ameren.com/csr as an interactive PDF or as an eBook for iPad. The...

  • Jan 23, 2014
    Alert options include billing and payment notices, reported outage updates

    Ameren customers can get timely updates on account information by signing up to receive email and text message alerts. Customers can choose to receive alerts on bill reminders, payment notices,...

  • Jan 17, 2014
    Revitalization Project Will Help to Improve Reliability of Electrical System

    In the next phase of Ameren Missouri's downtown St. Louis revitalization project, Market Street will be closed in the eastbound lanes between Broadway and 4th Street, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 21,...

  • Jan 17, 2014

    Kenny the eagle wanted to soar today at the Illinois Raptor Center (IRC) in Decatur after receiving a $50,000 contribution from Ameren Illinois as part of the utility’s avian protection initiative.

  • Jan 17, 2014

    Ameren Missouri today announced the promotion of Fadi Diya to Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer (CNO), replacing Adam Heflin, who is leaving to become Chief Executive Officer and CNO...

  • Jan 13, 2014
    Capacity Will Power 650 Homes; Project to Generate 50 to 70 Construction Jobs

    In a move demonstrating Ameren Missouri’s continued commitment to renewable and diverse sources of energy, the company is announcing today a multi-million-dollar project to build the state’s...

  • Jan 8, 2014
    More than 20,300 customers restored following winter storm

    Ameren Missouri has deactivated its Emergency Operations Center as of 1:00 p.m. Ameren Missouri field crews have restored power to more than 20,300 customers since the winter storm rolled through...

  • Jan 7, 2014
    Crews Stand Ready to Assist

    Ameren Missouri Emergency Operations Center remains open to monitor the weather and respond to customer needs quickly and safely. During the past three days, crews have restored power to more than...

  • Jan 6, 2014

    Ameren Illinois field crews and support staff restored service to more than 45,500 customers in the wake of yesterday’s strong winter storm. Several isolated outages remain but are expected to...

  • Jan 6, 2014
    Bitter Cold, Treacherous Roads Pose Challenges

    Ameren Missouri repair crews continue working to restore power to customers affected by the winter storm that rolled across the region this weekend. So far, crews have restored power to more than...

  • Jan 6, 2014
    Closed/impassable roads making repairs a challenge

    Ameren Illinois field personnel and support staff are continuing to battle frigid temperatures and hazardous working conditions while working to restore power to approximately 10,000 customers in...

  • Jan 5, 2014
    Crews Respond to Outages from Winter Storm

    Ameren Missouri has opened its Emergency Operations Center to support restoration efforts in areas hit by the weekend winter storm. Currently, approximately 1,400 Ameren Missouri customers are...

  • Jan 5, 2014
    Employees Placed on Alert As Winter Storm Works its Way Through Service Territory

    With a strong winter storm barreling down on central and southern Illinois, Ameren Illinois has activated its Emergency Operations Center and employees have been placed on alert. Ameren Illinois...

  • Jan 5, 2014
    Customers Reminded to Practice Safety during Severe Cold

    Ameren Missouri has prepared for the winter storm this weekend by staging additional first responders and maintenance crews throughout the region. These crews are ready to assess damage and...

  • Dec 19, 2013

    Ameren Missouri advises dock owners to stay informed of Lake of the Ozarks levels as winter approaches. Property owners are urged to take appropriate measures to protect their docks from the lower...

  • Dec 7, 2013
    Crews Restore Power to Customers Affected by Winter Storm

    Ameren Missouri has deactivated its Emergency Operations Center as of 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Crews completed restoration to approximately 4,300 customers over the last 36 hours in Southeast Missouri....

  • Dec 7, 2013
    "Galloping Lines" Continue to be a Threat

    Ameren Missouri crews continue working in southeast Missouri to restore power to customers affected by outages caused by wind. The winter storm that hit the bootheel has moved out of the area but...

  • Dec 6, 2013
    "Galloping Lines" Cause Reoccurring Outages

    Ameren Missouri crews continue working around the clock to restore power to customers in southeast Missouri affected by the recent winter storm. Due to the nature of this dynamic storm, outage...

  • Dec 6, 2013
    Over 100 Additional Personnel Dispatched to Region Last Night

    More than 100 Ameren Illinois and contract personnel are in place today as a winter storm continues to develop across the southern third of the state. The Ameren Illinois Emergency Operations...

  • Dec 6, 2013
    Crews Assess Damage and Restore Power as Storm Continues

    Ameren Missouri crews are in communities in the Cape Girardeau area assessing damage from the first wave of severe weather. The more than 500 team members the company positioned yesterday ahead of...

  • Dec 6, 2013

    Ameren Illinois Company, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), announced today the pricing of a public offering of $280 million aggregate principal amount of 4.80% senior secured notes...

  • Dec 5, 2013
    Other Crews Remain for Recovery Efforts Throughout Service Territory

    Ameren Missouri has deployed approximately 500 workers to southeast Missouri to prepare for recovery efforts from the winter storm expected to hit the region. "We have asked St. Louis crews to...

  • Dec 5, 2013
    Employees Placed on Alert Should Potential Storm Impact Service Territory

    With a winter storm forecasted to impact downstate Illinois beginning mid-day today, the Ameren Illinois Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated and employees have been placed on alert. Ron...

  • Dec 5, 2013

    Ameren Missouri continues to monitor weather patterns and adjust crews and resources accordingly to get ahead of the storm. Ameren Missouri and Saint Louis University (SLU) have partnered on a...

  • Dec 4, 2013
    The Company is Prepared for the Onset Of Severe Weather

    Ameren Missouri's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) opened at 5:30 p.m. tonight to prepare for severe weather that is expected to affect our service territory. Ameren Missouri employees who...

  • Dec 2, 2013
    Exiting Merchant Generation Better Positions Company to Deliver Greater Value for Customers and Investors

    Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today announced it has completed the divestiture of its merchant generation business, formerly known as Ameren Energy Resources Company, LLC (AER), to an affiliate...

  • Nov 21, 2013
    Ameren Illinois crews have restored service to more than 148,000 customers since Sunday’s devastating storms and tornadoes

    More than 1,500 Ameren Illinois crews and contractors have completed repairs and restored service to a majority of the customers in the remaining Illinois communities, including the hard-hit areas...

  • Nov 20, 2013
    Dozens of Illinois communities devastated by strong line of storms that moved through Midwest on Sunday

    As communities throughout central and southern Illinois begin picking up the pieces following a devastating line of storms that moved through the Midwest on Sunday, Ameren Illinois President and...

Show 5102550100 per page