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Citizen groups challenge $134M Ameren Illinois rate increase
- Ameren Illinois filed in January 2025 for a $134 million rate increase affecting about 800,000 natural gas customers in downstate Illinois and Metro East.
- The rate hike request aims to fund pipeline upgrades to meet federal safety rules, but faces opposition from consumer and environmental groups citing high costs and fossil fuel dependence.
- Environmental watchdogs criticize Ameren’s methane-gas plant plans, and a recent shareholder vote rejected a proposal demanding independent verification of the company's climate targets.
- Ameren’s commitment includes a 60% emission reduction by 2030 and net-zero by 2045, yet critics highlight that planned gas infrastructure, representing 6.1 GW, contradicts faster decarbonization needs.
- Illinois regulators will decide on Ameren’s rate increase by November 2025, while consumer advocates recommend cutting the request by about 42% to protect ratepayers from excessive costs and profits.
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Summer electric rates to increase for Ameren customers - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — The city has announced this year’s electric rates through its aggregation program with Homefield Energy, comparing them to Ameren’s summer rates. Residents received letters explaining the program and providing an opt-out option. More information is available at (link unavailable) Ameren’s summer rates will increase by roughly 50% from June 1 to Sept. 30, going from around 8 cents per kWh to around 12 cents per kWh. Thi…
Citizen groups challenge $134M Ameren Illinois rate increase
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Citizen advocacy groups, on Wednesday, argued that a proposed $134 million rate hike for natural gas use is beyond what is needed. The Citizens Utility Board and the Illinois Public Interest Research Group held a joint news conference, saying Ameren Illinois' request to the Illinois Commerce Commission asking to raise the gas prices is overly excessive, said Jim Chilsen, CUB's communications director. "Consumer advocates a…
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CNHI NewsAmeren seeks $8-$10 monthly hike; Consumer advocates tell regulators to slash request
Natural gas customers in the Chicago suburbs and downstate Illinois are likely to see an increase in their monthly bills next year, but it's up to state regulators to decide how big a hike, if any, to approve.
Consumer advocates tell regulators to slash rate hike requests from Ameren, Nicor - IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - Natural gas customers in the Chicago suburbs and downstate Illinois are likely to see an increase in their monthly bills next year, but it's up to state regulators to decide how big a hike, if any, to approve. The post Consumer advocates tell regulators to slash rate hike requests from Ameren, Nicor appeared first on IPM Newsroom.
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