/tags/utilities Utilities en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 27 May 2025 18:50:54 GMT /news-briefs/2025-05-27/tornados-ameren-missouri-st-louis-pause-disconnections The Missouri electric utility said it would not disconnect customers for nonpayment for 60 days. Tue, 27 May 2025 18:50:54 GMT /news-briefs/2025-05-27/tornados-ameren-missouri-st-louis-pause-disconnections Kate Grumke /news-briefs/2025-04-09/missouri-gov-kehoe-signs-major-utility-bill-into-law The bill will bring big changes to how utilities operate and bill customers in Missouri. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:18:45 GMT /news-briefs/2025-04-09/missouri-gov-kehoe-signs-major-utility-bill-into-law Kate Grumke /health-science-environment/2025-04-07/trump-eliminates-staff-utility-bill-assistance-program-missouri An entire staff was laid off at a $4.1 billion program that provides financial assistance for households with low income. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:55:19 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-04-07/trump-eliminates-staff-utility-bill-assistance-program-missouri Jana Rose Schleis /health-science-environment/2025-03-13/missouri-major-utility-bill-passed-9-changes-explained The bill is made up of dozens of policy changes governing how utilities operate in Missouri. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:27:52 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-03-13/missouri-major-utility-bill-passed-9-changes-explained Kate Grumke /health-science-environment/2025-03-11/utility-bill-missouri-legislature-raise-rates The bill has dozens of policy changes that affect how utility companies are allowed to operate and charge customers in Missouri. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-03-11/utility-bill-missouri-legislature-raise-rates Kate Grumke /government-politics-issues/2025-02-27/missouri-lost-regulatory-authority-gas-pipelines The state’s fees were well below the federal levels for compliance, so the federal government took over. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:15:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-27/missouri-lost-regulatory-authority-gas-pipelines Jana Rose Schleis /health-science-environment/2025-01-30/low-income-st-louis-utilities-energy-burden Aging housing stock and inequities in the St. Louis region are leading to more expensive and burdensome utility bills for lower-income residents, according to a new report. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:16:24 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-01-30/low-income-st-louis-utilities-energy-burden Kate Grumke /health-science-environment/2025-01-23/st-louis-residents-blast-ameren-missouri-rate-increase-st-charles-meeting The 15% rate hike would bring in about $446 million for Ameren Missouri if it's approved by state regulators. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-01-23/st-louis-residents-blast-ameren-missouri-rate-increase-st-charles-meeting Kate Grumke /health-science-environment/2025-01-16/ameren-missouri-raise-electric-rates The electric utility is asking Missouri regulators to approve a 15% increase in rates, or about $17 more a month on average. Customers can share feedback on the raise at upcoming public hearings. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-01-16/ameren-missouri-raise-electric-rates Kate Grumke /economy-business/2024-07-20/illinois-private-water-utilities-want-rate-increase State regulators will seek input from public on proposed rate increase. Illinois American Water, which serves 1.3 million people, is seeking a $152.4 million rate increase. Aqua Illinois, which serves 273,000 people, is seeking a $19.2 million increase. Sat, 20 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-07-20/illinois-private-water-utilities-want-rate-increase Andrew Adams