Utilities

Illinois American Water has $9.1 million in investments planned for the Metro East community's wastewater system over the next five years.

New data shows Ameren disconnected more than 14,000 people in August, soon after ending a pause for residents affected by the tornado. The St. Louis Board of Aldermen on Friday passed a resolution calling on Ameren to extend the disconnection moratorium through the end of the year.

Missouri’s utility regulator’s staff says the Public Service Commission should reject a new proposal from Ameren.

As towns like Madison consider the advantages and disadvantages of keeping water systems locally owned or selling to a private company, there are others that are taking a different approach.

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

A new law will protect people from utility shutoffs for longer periods of time during extreme heat and cold in Missouri.

Ameren Missouri had paused electricity disconnections in the wake of the tornado, but advocates say they have now resumed. The organizations are calling on Ameren to pause disconnections again and forgive utility debt.

It’s not always clear why energy costs as much as it does to consumers — and there’s usually no other options to choose from.

The utility has paused disconnections in areas affected by the tornado through the end of July, but advocacy groups say that is not enough for people who are struggling after the disaster.

The proposed power plant and energy storage facility would occupy a former coal plant.