Utilities

This follows the $1 million in support for victims of the May 16 tornado that Ameren announced earlier this year, which local area agencies continue to distribute.

The scorecard assessed a wide range of practices including the transition to renewable energy, member-owner programs, transparency, and governance.

The additional electric capacity will support the ongoing industrial growth and the redevelopment of the former Illinois Centre Mall site.

The law went into effect January 1, 2024.

‘Unprecedented’ number of rate cases pending before Illinois Commerce Commission

General Assembly also approved measure lifting ban on new nuclear construction

Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Ameren Illinois and Nicor Gas are all seeking rate increases

Crews are working to reconnect customers

Ameren Illinois spokesman Tucker Kennedy on how the rate hike will help the utility meet the State's goal of achieving 100% reneweable energy.

An unexpected freeze in the south last year, and other factors are contributing to the spike.