/tags/ameren-illinois Ameren Illinois en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:31:23 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-11-19/east-st-louis-ameren-secnod-solar-farm-opens Two years ago, Ameren finished the first solar farm in East St. Louis. Company leaders hope the second facility’s completion will spark similar investments. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:31:23 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-11-19/east-st-louis-ameren-secnod-solar-farm-opens Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2024-03-19/illinois-utilities-file-slimmed-down-spending-plans-after-being-rebuffed-by-regulators State regulators are once again considering massive electric utility spending plans that would affect the state’s climate goals – and 5.4 million electric customers’ monthly bills – after rejecting previous versions late last year. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-03-19/illinois-utilities-file-slimmed-down-spending-plans-after-being-rebuffed-by-regulators Andrew Adams /economy-business/2024-01-02/gas-bills-will-drop-and-electric-bills-will-rise-for-ameren-illinois-customers-in-2024 The drop in gas rates and rise in electrical rates follow separate decisions from the Illinois Commerce Commission in late 2023. Ameren Illinois customers will notice the changes in the first billing cycle of the new year. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-01-02/gas-bills-will-drop-and-electric-bills-will-rise-for-ameren-illinois-customers-in-2024 Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2023-12-15/illinois-regulators-once-again-flex-muscle-in-rejecting-utilities-grid-plans-lessening-rate-hikes In rejecting the plans, regulators limited the companies’ proposed rate increases, meaning that next year’s impending increases will be significantly smaller than the utilities’ requests. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:13:35 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-12-15/illinois-regulators-once-again-flex-muscle-in-rejecting-utilities-grid-plans-lessening-rate-hikes Andrew Adams /economy-business/2023-11-20/advocates-hail-illinois-regulatory-earthquake-as-state-slashes-requested-gas-rate-increases With company profits cut, low-income customers in Illinois are set to receive new discounts on the utilities. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-11-20/advocates-hail-illinois-regulatory-earthquake-as-state-slashes-requested-gas-rate-increases Andrew Adams /government-politics-issues/2023-10-31/proponents-drop-push-to-give-downstate-illinois-utilities-dibs-on-new-transmission-lines Illinois Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Elwood — the chair of the House Public Utilities Committee and sponsor of the vetoed bill — said he would propose broader policy in the spring legislative session. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-10-31/proponents-drop-push-to-give-downstate-illinois-utilities-dibs-on-new-transmission-lines Andrew Adams /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-10-23/an-ameren-workers-competitive-pole-climbing-raises-107k-for-st-judes It was Jason Novak's 22nd time competing in the International Lineman’s Rodeo. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 22:30:10 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-10-23/an-ameren-workers-competitive-pole-climbing-raises-107k-for-st-judes Danny Wicentowski /economy-business/2023-10-17/illinois-officials-recommend-gas-price-increase-for-4-1-million-consumers The final decision on rate increases for Illinois customers is expected before the end of the year. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:39:47 GMT /economy-business/2023-10-17/illinois-officials-recommend-gas-price-increase-for-4-1-million-consumers Andrew Adams /government-politics-issues/2023-08-17/pritzker-vetoes-bill-granting-ameren-authority-over-transmission-line-construction This would have given Ameren, the electric utility that serves much of downstate Illinois, authority to build new transmission lines without going through a competitive bidding process under federal regulations for any projects approved by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-08-17/pritzker-vetoes-bill-granting-ameren-authority-over-transmission-line-construction Andrew Adams /economy-business/2022-06-02/metro-east-utility-rates-are-going-up-and-residents-want-ameren-to-help-with-the-cost Starting this month, the utility company said the bill for the typical Metro East customer will rise $52 a month ($626 a year) because the cost of generating it is much higher. Thu, 02 Jun 2022 22:41:49 GMT /economy-business/2022-06-02/metro-east-utility-rates-are-going-up-and-residents-want-ameren-to-help-with-the-cost Eric Schmid