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  • Jun 22, 2013
    Staunton resident rewarded for taking steps to use less energy

    A Staunton, Illinois resident will receive a new energy-efficient refrigerator with help from the Ameren Illinois ActOnEnergy® program. Beth Fernandez, a married mother of two, was the grand...

  • Jun 17, 2013
    The Company’s Annual Giveaway Program Focuses on Heat Safety

    As part of its Air Conditioner Giveaway Program, Ameren Missouri donated 240 window air conditioner units to Cool Down St. Louis, a regional not-for-profit public education and resource charity,...

  • Jun 12, 2013

    With an extensive line of severe storms predicted across most of the Ameren Illinois service territory (north of I-70), the Ameren Illinois Emergency Operations Center (EOC) declared a weather...

  • Jun 11, 2013
    with hot ideas from Ameren Illinois

    With the arrival of summer just around the corner, increased temperatures are on the way. Ameren Illinois officials are advising customers on how to stay safe and cool while better managing their...

  • Jun 7, 2013
    System improvements and reliability projects highlighted in annual plan filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission

    With summer just around the corner, Ameren Illinois announced today that it is prepared to meet customers' needs and increased electrical demand during the summer months. The company presented its...

  • Jun 6, 2013

    Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) and Dynegy Inc. (NYSE:DYN) remain committed to completing the transaction for the divestiture of Ameren Energy Resources (AER) and its subsidiaries to Dynegy's...

  • Jun 5, 2013
    Crews Restore Power to Customers Devastated by Tornado

    Ameren Missouri has deactivated its Emergency Operations Center as of 4 p.m. Wednesday. Crews completed restoration to approximately 95,000 customers since a tornado tore a path through St....

  • Jun 5, 2013
    The Plan Calls for all Non-Conforming Structures to Remain on the Project Lands

    As the final step in addressing the issue of dwelling encroachments at the Lake of the Ozarks, Ameren Missouri has recommended the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) allow 215...

  • Jun 4, 2013

    Ameren Missouri crews have restored power to a majority of the customers who lost service during Friday’s tornadoes and storms. Currently, there are less than 3,000 customers without power,...

  • Jun 4, 2013

    The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced today that Richard J. Harshman, 56, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:...

  • Jun 3, 2013
    Key Accomplishment: Restringing Sub-Transmission Lines over Highway 170

    Ameren Missouri crews have restored power to a majority of the customers who lost service during Friday’s tornadoes and severe storm. As of Monday evening, approximately 22,000 customers are...

  • Jun 2, 2013
    Significant Infrastructure Repaired; Nine Substations Back in Service

    Ameren Missouri crews were able to safely restore power to another 10,000 customers on Sunday. Approximately 42,000 customers remain without power this evening. However, the company anticipates...

  • Jun 2, 2013
    Crews Repairing Sub-transmission Lines, then Substations, then Lines to Residential Customers

    In the past 24 hours, Ameren Missouri crews made significant progress, restoring power to 40,000 customers. Currently, 55,000 customers remain without power. Approximately 2,000 crew members are...

  • Jun 1, 2013
    Sub-transmission Lines, then Substations, then Lines to Residential Customers

    Ameren Missouri’s post-storm assessment reveals significant damage to the infrastructure in the affected areas of St. Louis and St. Charles counties. More than a hundred large poles supporting...

  • Jun 1, 2013
    Limited Number of Customers May Remain Without Power Until Tomorrow

    Ameren Illinois expects nearly all 9,400 customers impacted by Friday evening’s severe storms to have power restored by 10:00 p.m. tonight. Crews will work into the night to complete...

  • Jun 1, 2013
    Ameren Illinois Issues Safety Warning

    Ameren Illinois officials encourage customers to take precautions and want to issue a safety warning to all residents in the impacted areas following last night’s storms. “Safety is our...

  • Jun 1, 2013
    Emergency Operations Center Reopens

    With a new round of rain and thunderstorm throughout the evening, Ameren Illinois Emergency Operations Center (EOC) again opened and crews worked throughout the evening to restore more scattered...

  • Jun 1, 2013
    Crews Deployed at 4.a.m. Saturday to Quickly and Safely Aid Customers

    Approximately 800 Ameren Missouri crew members, including linemen, tree trimmers and field checkers, began deploying Saturday morning to escalate restoration efforts across the company’s service...

  • May 31, 2013
    The Company is Assessing the Damage Caused by the Storm

    Ameren Missouri's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is now open to provide restoration support to communities impacted by tonight’s severe storms and tornadoes. Currently, approximately 88,000...

  • May 31, 2013
    Activates Emergency Operations Center

    With rain and thunderstorms throughout the evening, Ameren Illinois opened its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, and crews worked throughout the evening to restore scattered...

  • May 31, 2013
    $10,000 in Home Energy Improvements Awarded to Missouri Customers

    Ameren Missouri is awarding $5,000 in much-needed energy improvements to a single mother who is updating a home she recently purchased. As the grand prize winner of Ameren Missouri’s ActOnEnergy...

  • May 28, 2013
    More Than 375 Miles of Shoreline Cleaned During the 22nd Annual Event

    This year, spring weather conditions posed various challenges for 50 volunteer groups that participated in the 22nd Annual Shoreline Cleanup. However, the 447 volunteers that supported the groups...

  • May 28, 2013
    10-year plan will improve long-term performance of the state’s natural gas delivery system

    The Illinois Senate today approved legislation that will accelerate modernization of the state’s natural gas infrastructure and create 150 new jobs in Central and Southern Illinois. Under the...

  • May 24, 2013
    Callers Use Threatening Tactics to Intimidate Customers

    Ameren Missouri is warning its customers to be alert for phone calls from scam artists who threaten disconnection of electric service unless a payment is made immediately. In one incident, a...

  • May 24, 2013
    Partnership Provides T-shirts to Children “Caught” Wearing Life Jackets

    Ameren Missouri has joined the Missouri State Highway Patrol in an initiative to promote the importance of wearing life jackets while boating on the Lake of the Ozarks. The main focus is children,...

  • May 23, 2013

    In the wake of the May 20 tornado and severe weather that impacted communities in the Midwest, Ameren Corporation and its employees are donating $25,000 to assist storm victims in Oklahoma and aid...

  • May 22, 2013

    The Illinois House of Representatives today voted to overturn Governor Pat Quinn's veto of Senate Bill 9, legislation that accelerates the ability for Ameren Illinois to make improvements to the...

  • May 21, 2013
    Crews Restore Power as Multiple Storms Strike Service Territory

    Ameren Missouri has deactivated its Emergency Operations Center as of 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. Crews completed restoration to approximately 62,000 customers since storms first passed through the area...

  • May 21, 2013
    The Emergency Operations Center Will Remain Open Tonight

    Today, Ameren Missouri made significant progress restoring power to customers in the St. Louis area who were affected by Monday night’s severe storms. Currently, fewer than 800 customers are...

  • May 21, 2013
    The Company is Assessing the Damage Caused by the Storm

    Ameren Missouri's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is open to provide restoration support to communities impacted by Monday night’s severe storm throughout most of our service territory....

  • May 2, 2013
    Issues Guidance for 2013 Earnings from Continuing Operations

    Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today announced first quarter 2013 net income from continuing operations of $54 million, or 22 cents per share, compared to first quarter 2012 net income from...

  • Apr 30, 2013

    St. Louis, May 1, 2013 – Ameren Corporation has been recognized as a “Top 50 Employer” by Woman Engineer Magazine for providing a positive working environment for women engineers. Ameren...

  • Apr 26, 2013
    DiversityInc recognizes company's hiring, sourcing, and leadership practices

    For the fourth year in a row, Ameren Corporation was selected by DiversityInc as a Top 7 Regional Utility for Diversity for 2013. The designation recognizes Ameren's commitment to hiring diverse...

  • Apr 23, 2013

    St. Louis, April 24, 2013 – On the heels of Earth Day and in celebration of Arbor Day, Ameren Corporation has been recognized by The Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree Line USA utility for the 14th...

  • Apr 23, 2013

    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 28, 2013, to...

  • Apr 19, 2013

    A memorial fund has been established for Dave Burns, the Ameren Missouri lineman who was fatally injured last week during storm restoration efforts in St. Ann. Monetary donations can be sent to...

  • Apr 19, 2013
    Warns against imposters

    Ameren Illinois today reminded customers to protect their personal information so as to guard against identification theft. Customers have complained about individuals who claim to be...

  • Apr 18, 2013
    The company and local authorities are concerned with electric safety

    Today at approximately 1 p.m. Ameren Missouri de-energized the De Soto substation at the request of the local fire department. Substations distribute power to other substations, the electrical...

  • Apr 17, 2013

    With rain and thunderstorm warnings, watches and advisories issued for much of central Illinois, the Ameren Illinois Emergency Operations Center (EOC) declared a weather alert and activated at...

  • Apr 17, 2013
    Customers Urged to Prepare, Be Safe and Use Precaution

    In preparation of forecasted severe storms over the next couple of days, Ameren Missouri is mobilizing personnel, equipment and other resources to help ensure a timely response in the event of...

  • Apr 15, 2013
    Reduced rates take effect June 1

    Many Ameren Illinois customers will pay less for electricity beginning June 1 as a result of a reduction in the wholesale price of electricity. It is estimated the new rates for electricity –...

  • Apr 12, 2013
    Storm Restoration Efforts Completed in Less than 48 Hours

    Ameren Missouri has deactivated its Emergency Operations Center as of 8 a.m. Crews are in the field assisting with cleanup efforts. At the peak of the outage, approximately 43,000 customers were...

  • Apr 12, 2013

    Significant progress has been made restoring power to Ameren Missouri customers who were impacted by storms and tornados that passed through the St. Louis area Wednesday evening. Deployed lineman...

  • Apr 12, 2013
    Crews will Work into the Night to Complete Restoration

    Ameren Missouri expects nearly all 5,578 remaining customers impacted by Wednesday’s severe storms to have power restored by sunset today. A few remaining customers in the North County area and...

  • Apr 11, 2013

    Ameren Missouri restoration efforts over the past 24 hours significantly decreased outages resulting from the storm that moved through the metropolitan area Wednesday evening. Customer outages...

  • Apr 11, 2013

    It is with tremendous regret and deep sadness we report an Ameren Missouri co-worker sustained an electrical contact at 10:30 a.m. during storm restoration efforts. He was transported to the...

  • Apr 11, 2013
    Power Restored to Approximately 18,000 Customers in Less than 12 Hours

    Ameren Missouri is making significant progress toward restoring power to customers who are impacted by the severe storm and winds that passed through the St. Louis area Wednesday night. Currently,...

  • Apr 9, 2013
    The Company is Assessing the Damage Caused by the Storm

    Ameren Missouri's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is open to provide restoration support to communities impacted by Wednesday night’s severe storm in the St. Louis area. Currently,...

  • Apr 8, 2013
    Plant the right tree in the right place

    Spring has sprung, which has many people thinking about planting trees and shrubs to beautify their homes, benefit the environment and help conserve energy. Others are planning to build decks,...

  • Apr 8, 2013
    Ameren Missouri Customers will not be Impacted

    The Ameren Missouri Callaway Energy Center began its 19th planned refueling and maintenance outage today and will be out of service for several weeks. Refueling outages at the 1,190-megawatt...

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