energy

Ameren energy efficiency plan approved by PSC

Associated Press — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 13:27:05 +0000

Missouri utility regulators have given approval for what Ameren Missouri calls the most aggressive energy efficiency plan ever in the state.

Under the plan approved Wednesday by the Missouri Public Service Commission, Ameren will invest $147 million over three years in several programs that seek to reduce electricity use by 800 million megawatt-hours.

The plan was part of a negotiated settlement among Ameren, PSC staff, consumer advocates and environmental groups.

Energy group spends $250K in 3 Mo. Senate races

Associated Press — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:24:00 +0000

An independent political committee focused on energy issues says it spent more than $250,000 in July to influence three primary elections for Missouri Senate.

Ameren Missouri presents energy efficiency plan

Marshall Griffin — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:14:39 +0000

St. Louis-based Ameren Missouri presented details of its energy efficiency plan to the Missouri Public Service Commission on Monday. The proposal would cost around $145 million, which would result in the average home electric bill going up about $3 per month. Ameren officials say, though, the plan would result in long-term savings of nearly half a billion dollars. Kevin Gunn chairs the Public Service Commission, which heard the utility’s presentation in Jefferson City.

Ameren vows to increase energy efficiency

Véronique LaCapra — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:06:00 +0000

Ameren Missouri is pledging to increase its energy efficiency programs starting in 2013. If the plan is approved, it would allow Ameren to provide 145 million dollars in energy efficiency rebates over three years – a cost that would be passed on to consumers.