The Missouri Public Service Commission will hold local public hearings starting onย October 28, 2024, to receive customer comment in the + 34% rate increase case filed by Missouri-American Water Company (MAWC). There will be in-person and virtual local public hearings conducted by the Public Service Commission.
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๐ข Ameren Wants to Raise Electric Rates Again โ Make Your Voice Heard!
Missourians, another electric rate hike is on the table, and it could impact your monthly budget. Our own Jackie Hutchinson was quoted in the article.
๐ฃ๏ธ Your input matters! Learn how you can share your perspective and stand up for fair energy costs.
๐ Read the full article here: www.stlpr.org/health-science-environment/2025-01-16/ameren-missouri-raise-electric-rates?utm_medi...
Letโs work together to protect Missouri consumers.
Ameren wants to raise electric rates in Missouri again. Here’s how you can weigh in
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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.
Here's the full list of public hearings with the Missouri Public Service Commission on the 15.77 percent rate hike requested by Ameren. Mark your calendar and contact me for information about trainings offered by the Consumers Council of Missouri.
โAmeren Missouri Electric Rate Case โ Case No. ER-2024-0319
Jan. 21, 2025
Cape Girardeau
Osage Centre, Room 1AB
1625 N. Kingshighway
6 p.m. - Public information/question-and-answer session followed by the Commission receiving testimony from the public
Jan. 22, 2025
St. Charles
St. Charles County Administration Building, Room 116
201 N. 2nd Street
12 noon - Public information/question-and-answer session followed by the Commission receiving testimony from the public
Jan. 22, 2025
St. Louis
St. Louis Community College-Forest Park
Student Center Cafeteria
5600 Oakland Ave.
6 p.m. - Public information/question-and-answer session followed by the Commission receiving testimony from the public
Jan. 23, 2025
Jefferson City
Governor Office Building, Room 310
200 Madison St.
12 noon - Public information/question-and-answer session followed by the Commission receiving testimony from the public
Jan. 23, 2025
Virtual Local Public Hearing
6 p.m. - Public information/question-and-answer session followed by the Commission receiving testimony from the public
Jan. 24, 2025
Virtual Local Public Hearing
12 noon - Public information/question-and-answer session followed by the Commission receiving testimony from the public
Jan. 27, 2025
Sunset Hills
Sunset Hills Council Chambers
3939 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
12 noon - Public information/question-and-answer session followed by the Commission receiving testimony from the public
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Check out this article featuring a quote from one of our own, John Coffman! ๐ฐ Written by Allison Kite of the Missouri Independent, the piece dives into Missouri bills that could let utilities use projections to set rates โ a move that might increase prices. Stay informed about what this could mean for our communities and energy costs. ๐ก
๐ Read the full article here: missouriindependent.com/2025/01/06/missouri-bills-would-let-utilities-use-projections-to-set-rate...
#risingcosts #UtilityRates #consumerscouncilofmissouri #MissouriMatters #CommunityVoices #ConsumerAdvocacy #missouriindependent
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๐ก Speak Up for Your Community! ๐ก
The Consumers Council and The Sierra Club are offering testimony training sessions to help you prepare for the Ameren Missouri local public hearings.
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Upcoming Sessions
Learn how to: โ
Navigate the hearing process.
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Deliver impactful testimony about how the proposed electric rate increases will affect you and your community.
This is your chance to make your voice heard! ๐ฌ
Sign up and take action today: moconsumers.org/events/2025-ameren-rate-case-testimony-training/
Together, we can make a difference!
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Stand Up for Affordable Utility Rates! โก๏ธ
Check out this insightful flyer from the League of Women Voters of Metro St. Louis about the proposed Ameren rate increase. If you're concerned about rising utility costs, it's time to take action!
Share your testimony and learn about upcoming public hearings on our website. Together, we can fight for fair and equitable utility rates for all Missourians.
Ameren Rate Case Testimony Training ๐ rb.gy/ou2dno
Ameren Public Hearings ๐ psc.mo.gov/
#fairutilityrates #PublicHearings #takeaction #consumerscouncilofmissouri
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