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  • Jul 9, 2014
    Children “Caught” Wearing Life Jackets Being Rewarded with T-shirts

    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...

  • Jul 8, 2014

    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...

  • Jul 8, 2014

    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...

  • Jul 1, 2014
    More Than 475 Miles of Shoreline Cleaned during the 23rd Annual Event

    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...

  • Jun 29, 2014

    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...

  • Jun 8, 2014

    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,...

  • Jun 1, 2014

    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...

  • May 27, 2014

    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...

  • Apr 25, 2014
    O'Fallon Renewable Energy Center Brings Solar into Ameren Missouri's Energy Generation Portfolio

    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...

  • Apr 4, 2014
    Crews Complete Restoration Efforts

    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...

  • Apr 3, 2014
    Additional Severe Weather Forecast; Crews Remain Ready and Working

    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...

  • Apr 1, 2014

    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...

  • Mar 31, 2014
    This Year’s Event Continues Through April 13

    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...

  • Mar 24, 2014
    Peregrine Project Helps Repopulate Mississippi Valley

    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...

  • Mar 14, 2014
    Dave Diester Receives Outstanding Volunteer Award

    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...

  • Mar 6, 2014

    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...

  • Mar 6, 2014
    Due to Higher Wholesale Costs, Customer Rates Will Increase Under a Revised Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA)

    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...

  • 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
    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
    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 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 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...

  • 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 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

    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
    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 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
    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
    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 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

    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...

  • Nov 18, 2013
    More than 53,000 customers restored since yesterday

    Ameren Missouri has deactivated its Emergency Operations Center as of 6:00 p.m. Crews are in the field assisting with cleanup efforts on the remaining 900 outages and will have all power restored...

  • Nov 18, 2013

    Currently, there are 5,700 Ameren Missouri customers without power after high winds caused trees and branches to fall on power lines yesterday. Crews continue to work safely and quickly to restore...

  • Nov 17, 2013

    Significant progress has been made restoring power to Ameren Missouri customers who were impacted Sunday by high winds that caused trees and branches to fall on power lines. Currently, nearly 750...

  • Nov 17, 2013
    The Company is Assessing Damage Caused by Severe Weather

    Ameren Missouri's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is now open to provide restoration support to communities impacted by today’s severe storms and high winds. Currently, approximately 35,000...

  • Nov 6, 2013
    Phone Scam Targets Ameren Missouri Customers

    Just ahead of the holiday season, scam artists are using intimidation and other similar tactics to defraud Ameren Missouri customers. Ameren Missouri warns its customer to watch out for phone...

  • Oct 30, 2013

    Ameren Missouri residential and business customers will pay lower rates for natural gas compared to last winter under a new Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA) that has been approved by the Missouri...

  • Sep 10, 2013

    The Adopt-the-Shoreline organization at the Lake of the Ozarks is reminding area residents, businesses and community organizations that the 2013 Fall Shoreline Cleanup began Sept. 7 and will...

  • Aug 19, 2013
    Repairs to the 1,190-Megawatt Nuclear Facility Have Been Completed

    The Ameren Missouri Callaway Energy Center is back in service. The plant was taken out of service on July 26 as a result of an electrical fault on the main electrical power cables exiting the...

  • Jul 29, 2013
    System campuses in Rolla and Columbia to work with industry leaders Ameren and Westinghouse Electric to bolster research in nuclear energy

    Ameren and Westinghouse Electric Co. are tapping into the expertise of two University of Missouri System institutions to conduct research that will benefit the nuclear energy industry. Missouri...

  • Jul 29, 2013

    Ameren Missouri has opened a new Shoreline Management office at 2140 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Cliffside Building, Suite 101, in Lake Ozark, Mo. The former office was closed due to damage from a severe...

  • Jul 27, 2013
    The Facility Is Safe And Currently Out Of Service In Accordance With Safety Procedures

    On July 26 at 11:49 p.m., the Ameren Missouri Callaway Energy Center declared an “Unusual Event” due to a small fire in the turbine building. The fire was extinguished, and the center is...

  • Jul 16, 2013
    Missourians Can Also Get Cash Back for Recycling an Old Working Fridge or Freezer

    Some of the hottest temperatures of 2013 are expected this week in Missouri, and air conditioning is crucial to helping residents stay comfortable. Ameren Missouri electric customers don’t have...

  • Jul 1, 2013

    The Ameren Missouri Shoreline Management office at 1028 Bagnell Dam Blvd. in Lake Ozark, Mo. is temporarily closed due to damage from a severe storm. Customers may reach us at 573.365.9203 or...

  • 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 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 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
    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
    $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 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 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....

  • 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 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
    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 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
    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...

  • Apr 3, 2013
    Operations Were Not Impacted by Tuesday’s Incident

    The Ameren Missouri Callaway Energy Center continues to operate safely following Tuesday’s electrical flash in the switchyard. The switchyard is located outside of Callaway’s protected area....

  • Mar 26, 2013
    ActOnEnergy® Savers Contest Awards Missouri Residents with Nearly $10,000 in Home Energy Improvements

    As Missouri residents begin spring cleaning, Ameren Missouri is here to help sweep home energy inefficiency issues to the curb. The company announced today an online energy efficiency contest –...

  • Mar 24, 2013
    Customers Can Save with Energy Efficiency Incentives

    Ameren Missouri customers are receiving in the mail a personalized report highlighting their 2012 energy usage and costs. With these reports, customers can review their energy usage and determine...

  • Mar 17, 2013
    Tom Schweiger Receives Outstanding Volunteer Award

    Tom Schweiger received the Adopt-the-Shoreline’s Outstanding Volunteer Award at the annual member recognition dinner, Tuesday, March 12. The annual dinner serves as the official kickoff for the...

  • Mar 1, 2013
    This Year’s Event is March 16 through April 14

    Preparations are underway for the 2013 Spring Shoreline Cleanup at the Lake of the Ozarks. With cleanup activities set for March 16 through April 14, the Adopt-the-Shoreline organization is...

  • Feb 27, 2013

    Ameren Missouri has deactivated its Emergency Operations Center as of 3 p.m. today. The deployed linemen, tree trimmers and support staff are in the final stages of wrapping up restoration efforts...

  • Feb 26, 2013
    Storm-Related Outages Peak at 13,200, Now Below 1,500

    In spite of challenging weather conditions, Ameren Missouri restoration efforts lead to a significant decrease in outages resulting from Tuesday’s snow storm in mid-state areas. As of 9 a.m.,...

  • Feb 25, 2013
    Crews Deployed to Mid-Missouri to Provide Restoration Support

    Ameren Missouri's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) opened at 11:30 a.m. today to provide restoration support to parts of the company’s mid-Missouri service territory. Communities that have been...

  • Feb 22, 2013

    Ameren Missouri deactivated its Emergency Operations Center, the headquarters for the utility's statewide storm restoration effort, as of 7 am today. "Ameren Missouri was well prepared for the...

  • Feb 21, 2013

    As the highly-anticipated winter storm moves through Ameren Missouri’s service territory, the company has staged additional crews to the Park Hills and Farmington areas while remaining on...

  • Feb 21, 2013
    Ameren Missouri Opens Emergency Operations Center

    Ameren Missouri's Emergency Operations Center opened as of 7 a.m. today. The company is ready to deploy up to 1,500 linemen, field checkers and tree trimmers in anticipation of the forecasted...

  • Feb 20, 2013
    Customers Urged to Prepare, Be Safe and Use Precaution

    To prepare for tomorrow’s forecasted winter storm, Ameren Missouri is mobilizing personnel, equipment and other resources to help ensure a timely response in the event of significant power...

  • Jan 16, 2013
    The Workshops will Help Streamline the Permit Process for Lakeside Projects

    Homeowners, builders, landscape contractors, realtors and interested members of the general public at the Lake of the Ozarks will have an opportunity to learn more about the permitting process and...

  • Dec 31, 2012
    Agencies will Receive Information about the Donation in 2013

    Today, Ameren Missouri continued its commitment of helping those in need by donating $500,000 toward energy assistance. The donation reflects the company’s commitment to helping those in need...

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