Natural Gas

Following the ICC’s approval of a $73 million rate increase for Ameren last month, the company’s residential customers can expect to see an average $3.65 increase on their monthly bills starting in January.

The Illinois Commerce Commission approved a $73 million natural gas rate increase for Ameren on Wednesday. It’s not yet known how much bills will go up with the decision.

In a virtual hearing on Ameren Missouri’s plans to build a new natural gas plant in Jefferson County, the Missouri Public Service Commission heard opposition from community members who said it would harm the environment and cost too much.

The final decision on Ameren Illinois’ $128.8 million rate hike request for natural gas delivery services will be made by the Illinois Commerce Commission.

A ruling from the Missouri Public Service Commission will allow Spire to raise its monthly gas rates by 10% starting in October.

Ameren Illinois, based in Collinsville, made the request to state regulators to increase its natural gas services by $8 to $10 per month for typical customers.

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.