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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...