Utilities

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.

The Missouri electric utility said it would not disconnect customers for nonpayment for 60 days.

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.