Public Service Commission approves new electric rates for Ameren

Public Service Commission approves new electric rates for Ameren

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Public Service Commission on Wednesday approved two agreements that set new electric rates for Ameren Customers, according to a press release from the PSC. The PSC approved two unopposed agreements that will increase Ameren Missouri’s rates by $355 million, which is $91 million less than Ameren’s original request, the release says. Previous reporting indicates that Ameren sought a 16% rate hike.  Ameren has 1.2 …

Missouri PSC OKs Ameren rate hike. It’s the first of several looming utility rate increases.

The GOP-controlled Legislature just reversed a voter-approved utility consumer protection law, and gas and water utilities are also seeking double-digit increases.

Ameren seeks approval from state regulators to increase gas rates

If approved, the gas rate increase would take effect in fall and would elevate the average customers’ bill by an estimated $16 per month.