US EditionCitizen groups challenge $134M Ameren Illinois rate increase
- Ameren Illinois requested a $134 million gas rate increase in January 2025, affecting about 816,000 customers in downstate Illinois and Metro East.
- The request follows Ameren's need to upgrade pipelines to meet federal safety rules and includes a proposed rise in shareholder profit via a higher return on equity.
- Consumer groups like the Citizens Utility Board oppose the increase, arguing it is excessive and should be cut by about 42%, citing concerns over infrastructure costs and escalating bills.
- Ameren's senior director Brad Kloeppel said the investments will improve safety, reduce leaks, and maintain reliable, affordable gas service to residential and business customers.
- The state utility oversight body in Illinois is anticipated to make a ruling on the proposed rate increase by November 2025, aiming to balance the financial burden on consumers with the utility company’s need for capital investment.
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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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