Ameren Missouri News
Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (AEE), received approval from the Missouri Public Service Commission (MoPSC) to acquire, upon completion, a 150-megawatt (MW) solar facility in White County, Illinois, USA. The solar facility is part of Ameren Missouri’s plan to ensure that it can supply its customers with clean and affordable energy. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is anticipated to begin generating clean energy late next year. Ameren Mis...
Ameren Missouri has started implementing U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved measures to contain and remove remnants of cleaning solvents used decades ago at a substation in the City of St. Charles. Treatment techniques targeting chemicals directly underneath the substation site are now underway, with completion set for the end of March, followed by a monitoring period. All work is being performed under the supervision of the EPA. Based on prior experience, a reduction in concen...
Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, takes another important step toward bringing more renewable energy to customers by announcing a key approval in the planned acquisition of the company's largest-ever solar facility, a 200 megawatt (MW) solar installation in central Missouri. The Huck Finn Solar Project is planned to be constructed on the border of Missouri's Audrain and Ralls counties. Construction is expected to create approximately 250 jobs and, once functional, produce eno...
On National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, Ameren Missouri is reminding its customers that it’s not too early to start saving money in the New Year. With a few simple behavior changes, maintenance fixes and technology updates, households can experience a more comfortable living space this winter. Key tips to save on energy bills Whether home owners or renters are interested in making small changes to their routine or looking to invest in a full suite of energy-efficient home products, Ameren...
Southeast Missouri State University’s Show Me Center parking lots are now boasting 3,500 working solar panels harnessing sunlight to generate clean energy. The solar panels just went into operation, thanks to a partnership with Ameren Missouri. “Just as we are responsible for preparing students for successful futures, we recognize we all have a role to play in creating a sustainable future for our environment,” said Southeast President Dr. Carlos Vargas. More renewable energy...
A group of organizations from across Missouri announced they're joining Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, to bring more clean energy to the state. These organizations are committing to clean energy by choosing to purchase up to 100% of their total energy use from renewable generation sources. To meet these organizations' renewable energy goals, Ameren Missouri created the Renewable Solutions program. The program would be served by a 150 megawatt (MW) solar facility bei...
Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, has taken another important step towards bringing more renewable energy to customers, by announcing the planned acquisition of the company's largest-ever solar facility, a 200 megawatt (MW) solar installation in central Missouri, USA that is expected to create more than 250 construction jobs. The facility will be acquired pursuant to a build-transfer agreement with EDF Renewables, a company with a longstanding track record of developing and b...
Ameren Missouri., a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, is announcing an update to its 20-year energy plan to ensure reliability and resiliency for customers for years to come. The updated plan accelerates clean energy additions, reduces carbon emissions even further in the short term, and moves up Ameren Corporation's net-zero carbon emissions goal by five years to 2045. Long-Term Energy Plan Focuses on Clean and Reliable Energy Ameren Missouri's updated IRP addresses meeting the critical need...
With temperatures forecast to reach triple digits this week, Ameren Missouri is encouraging customers to stay safe, by utilizing their air conditioners. “You can take simple steps, such as closing the blinds or turning on ceiling fans, to reduce the strain on your air conditioner,” said Tony Lozano, the Director of Energy Solutions at Ameren Missouri, adding “We want everyone to stay safe and cool this summer.” Ameren Missouri’s air conditioners Ameren Missouri i...
Ameren Missouri’s Callaway Energy Center in Fulton, Missouri, USA, has completed its 25th planned refueling and maintenance outage, and resumed generating carbon-free energy for customers. During the outage, Ameren Missouri co-workers and specialty crews safely completed more than 9,000 refueling and maintenance job tasks. Refueling completed for Callaway Energy Center The main task of each refueling outage is to load new fuel for the reactor “The refueling was completed safely a...
Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, announced an agreement with Invenergy, a renowned developer, owner and operator of sustainable energy solutions, to acquire a 150-megawatt solar facility project, being developed in southeastern Illinois, USA. The deal is subject to closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Mark Birk, the Chairman and President of Ameren Missouri, said “We’re entering the next phase of our clean energy transition, while continuing to ser...
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is on the rise nationwide and Ameren Missouri’s Charge Ahead program has provided US$ 1 million in incentives, since the program began to help local businesses and public facilities make EV charging more widely available for drivers. Another US$ 5 million is still available, but businesses and communities only have until the end of 2022 to partner with Ameren Missouri and take advantage of these financial incentives. Ameren Missouri’s Charge Ahead pro...
Ameren Missouri is teaming up with Southeast Missouri State University to install new solar arrays on its main campus in Cape Girardeau. The solar installation, along with a similar project at the Maryland Heights Community Center in St. Louis County, is part of Ameren Missouri’s goal to expand renewable energy sources in the region. “We appreciate that Southeast Missouri State University is partnering with us to use two of its parking lots to double as solar energy generation,&rdqu...