Ameren seeks electric rate increase

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Ameren Missouri is seeking to raise electric rates, according to a Wednesday press release from the Public Service Commission.

Ameren filed tariff sheets with the PSC on June 26 “seeking a net increase in annual electric base rate revenues of approximately $343 million,” or about $13 per month for the average customer, the release says.

The PSC set July 15 as the deadline for the public to intervene.

“Applications to intervene should be filed with the Secretary of the Missouri Public Service Commission at P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, Mo. 65102-0360 or through the Commission's Electronic Filing and Information System (EFIS),” the release says.

Local public hearings will be scheduled. Customers can also give comments at: :

• P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, Mo. 65102;
• telephone number 800-392-4211;
• email pscinfo@psc.mo.gov; or
• online via EFIS at https://efis.psc.mo.gov/PublicComment/EmailForm.

Comments should use related submission number ER-2026- 0291. the release says.