Utilities

The bill will bring big changes to how utilities operate and bill customers in Missouri.

An entire staff was laid off at a $4.1 billion program that provides financial assistance for households with low income.

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.

Aging housing stock and inequities in the St. Louis region are leading to more expensive and burdensome utility bills for lower-income residents, according to a new report.

The 15% rate hike would bring in about $446 million for Ameren Missouri if it's approved by state regulators.

The electric utility is asking Missouri regulators to approve a 15% increase in rates, or about $17 more a month on average. Customers can share feedback on the raise at upcoming public hearings.

State regulators will seek input from public on proposed rate increase. Illinois American Water, which serves 1.3 million people, is seeking a $152.4 million rate increase. Aqua Illinois, which serves 273,000 people, is seeking a $19.2 million increase.

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