Natural Gas

The bill is made up of dozens of policy changes governing how utilities operate in Missouri.

The bill has dozens of policy changes that affect how utility companies are allowed to operate and charge customers in Missouri.

The state’s fees were well below the federal levels for compliance, so the federal government took over.

Ameren Missouri announced plans to upgrade its grid and build new power plants to meet an anticipated increase in demand from companies moving to the state.

Researchers say if state officials don’t curb utility spending, “Illinois is on course to maintain its entire gas system indefinitely.”

Fifteen years after the EPA said greenhouse gasses are dangerous to public health, the agency finalized rules to limit climate-warming pollution from existing coal and new gas power plants.

The plant would be located on the site of a former coal plant in south St. Louis County. Proponents of renewable energy say more transparency is needed as the utility plans an $800 million investment in a fossil fuel energy source.

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.

With company profits cut, low-income customers in Illinois are set to receive new discounts on the utilities.

The final decision on rate increases for Illinois customers is expected before the end of the year.