Ameren Missouri is working to make sure the places where you live and work have clean, reliable and resilient energy. We’re hardening the grid, replacing older power lines, strengthening poles and upgrading substations. We’re adding smart technology, including outage detection and restoration switches, as well as smart meters, allowing customers to take advantage of new rate options. And we are committed to clean energy, such as wind and solar, as an essential part of a more advanced energy grid to better serve our customers and state.
What: On March 31, 2021, Ameren Missouri filed requests with the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) to adjust electric and natural gas rates following significant long-term investments to bolster the state’s energy infrastructure.
When: New rates would take effect in 2022, following approval from the PSC after an 11-month review process.
Why: Ameren Missouri is focused on moving the state forward by meeting our customers’ needs and expectations for cleaner energy, greater resiliency and more reliable service. Central to recent rate adjustment filings from Ameren Missouri are major upgrades the company has made to benefit customers. We’re making electric and natural gas systems more dependable and resilient, while investing in cleaner energy as we retire our coal-fired energy centers, which are approaching their end of service following decades of efficient operation.
How Much: If approved, the average residential electric customer would pay about $12 more a month based on 1,029 kilowatt-hours of usage. The average natural gas customer would pay about $4 more per month. The new electric rate request reflects about a 5.4% total increase over a nearly five-year period, a yearly average of approximately 1%.
Our customers are at the center of everything we do at Ameren Missouri. As a result of the investments we are making in our electric and natural gas infrastructure, our customers can depend on us to provide the reliable, resilient and clean energy they need now and in the future.
Our rate adjustment requests include the following:
We know the COVID-19 pandemic has brought challenges for many of our customers. If you need assistance, please reach out to us for information about the following programs:
- Financial assistance with grants to help customers with a variety of income levels.
- Flexible payment agreements for those who need more time to pay.
- Energy saving tips and efficient product rebates to help reduce energy costs.