Our Mission
Our Mission
Consumers Council of Missouri builds on its foundation, laid in 1971, to educate consumers statewide and advocate for their collective interests through leadership and partnerships on issues such as utility rates, health care access, personal finance, and others as they arise.
RISING RATE$: What's Happening
With Our Water 2
Community Event - March 13, 2026
Join Us for Utility Consumer Advocacy Day
at the Missouri State Capitol
April 8, 2026
Wine Tasting Event!
August 21, 2026
Gas and Water Infrastructure Costs in Missouri
Add Up Outside of Rate Cases
Under Missouri law, gas and electric utilities are allowed to recover the costs of infrastructure improvements, primarily pipeline replacements, outside of traditional rate cases. Consumers Council believes that these accelerated surcharges can lead to uneconomic practices, and threatens the affordability of our utility bills. Read our latest report to find out more.
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Our Main Issues
Consumers Council of Missouri continues to build on five decades of educating and advocating for the people across the state of Missouri. In addition to these areas of focus, we address other issues that arise relating to communities that have long been the target of structural oppression.
Our Initiatives
Consumers Council of Missouri is currently expanding our outreach through initiatives specifically targeting community needs that are not otherwise being addressed, such as St. Louis City Water Affordability.
StL City Water Affordability
Striving to ensure equitable and affordable access to water for residents of St. Louis City.
Speaking Truth
To Power
Meet Alberta Slavin, founder of the consumer movement in Missouri in the 1970s. Alberta was appointed by Gov. Teasdale as the first consumer advocate to head the Missouri Public Service Commission, and later became the “On Your Side” consumer reporter for CBS, Channel 4.
I believe ordinary citizens, banding together, can make a difference.
Featured News
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Consumers Council of Missouri presents Consumer Thursdays, hosted by George Robnett.
This week's guest is Bridget Gittemeier, Program Manager for Seniors Count: St. Louis County.
Older adults deserve access to the resources, services, and support they need to age with dignity and independence. In this episode, George and Bridget discuss the challenges facing older adults, the importance of community support, and how Seniors Count is helping connect St. Louis County residents with valuable programs and services.
Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more discussions that inform, educate, and empower Missouri consumers.
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Thank you, Missouri.
As the results are finalized, it is clear that Missouri voters have made their decisions on Amendments 4 and 5.
Consumers Council of Missouri extends our sincere thanks to everyone who helped educate their communities, shared information, volunteered their time, and supported our consumer advocacy efforts throughout this campaign.
These outcomes are important to the work we do every day. They help preserve opportunities for consumers to have a voice in public policy and avoid changes that could have increased financial pressures on households already facing rising costs for utilities, housing, healthcare, childcare, and other everyday essentials.
Your support, dedication, and commitment to Missouri consumers made a meaningful impact.
Consumers Council of Missouri will continue working to promote utility affordability, protect consumers, and ensure that the voices of Missouri families remain at the center of important policy discussions.
Thank you for standing with us and supporting our mission.
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Utility bills should never force families to make impossible choices.
LIHEAP is one of the nation's primary programs helping eligible households manage home energy costs and prevent utility shutoffs.
Consumers Council of Missouri will continue advocating for policies and programs that improve utility affordability for Missouri consumers.
Urge Congress to protect LIHEAP from any cuts that would jeopardize families in their homes this summer or winter. Every dollar of regular appropriation is critical to maintaining access to energy for millions of families.
#LIHEAPaction
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