Utilities

Consumers Council of Missouri works hard to reduce what communities that have long been the target of structural oppression spend on basic energy. Losing utility service, or cutting back on service to reduce utility bills, is not only dangerous to health and safety but may also affect whether a family can continue to reside in their home. Through advocacy and community engagement, we focus on keeping utility costs affordable by challenging rate increases and working to maintain and expand customer assistance programs.

Articles regarding consumer utilities issues from Consumers Council of Missouri.
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Ameren Missouri Local Public Hearings

Ameren Missouri is seeking a +15.77% rate hike. The average residential customer could see an increase of approximately $17.45 per month. Local public hearings will take place from January 21-27, 2025.  Jan. 21, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – Cape GirardeauJan. 22, 2025 @ Noon – St CharlesJan. 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – St. Louis Community College-Forest ParkJan. 23, 2025 @ Noon – Jefferson CityJan. 23, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – Virtual HearingJan. 24,...

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Missouri Electric Rates Are Going Up

Consumers Council of Missouri believes that Ameren Missouri should pursue all funding opportunities to reduce costs. Ameren Missouri can take advantage of federal funding available right now: The Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment (EIR) program.

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CONCERNED ABOUT RISING UTILITY BILLS?

Are you new to public hearings or want a refresher on what to expect? Here’s a link to the testimony trainings offered by Consumers Council and the Sierra Club. (1/08, 1/09, and 1/16) https://moconsumers.org/events/2025-ameren-rate-case-testimony-training/  PSC Public Hearing Schedule for Ameren Missouri Electric Rate is available here. https://psc.mo.gov/General/Upcoming_Local_Public_Hearings

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Missouri American Water and Ameren Missouri Rate Case Updates

Missouri American Water and Ameren Missouri Rate Case Updates

Consumers Council is actively involved in rate cases filed by Missouri American Water Company, which is proposing a +40% increase in residential water rates, and Ameren Missouri, which is seeking a +15.77% rate hike. Public hearings for the water rate increase have already been completed, while the public hearings for Ameren’s proposed rate increase will take place from January 21-27, 2026. According to the Missouri Public Service Commission, the average residential customer of Ameren...

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CCM Advances the Discussion of Community Solar for Disadvantaged Communities

CCM Advances the Discussion of Community Solar for Disadvantaged Communities

The Missouri Public Service Commission recently approved a settlement agreement regarding Ameren’s proposal to expand their Montgomery County solar generating facility. Consumers Council played a pivotal role in ensuring that the needs of low-income communities are not forgotten as Ameren expands solar production. As part of the settlement, Ameren agreed to meet with Consumers Council, along with any other interested party, to discuss the potential creation of a future community solar...

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The Social Costs of Energy Insecurity on Households

The Social Costs of Energy Insecurity on Households

Energy insecurity is an increasingly important social and public health concern. As costs for residential heating, cooling and other household energy needs steadily increase, they account for a higher percentage of household budgets and represent emerging disparities between households that are low-income and those who are more affluent. In Missouri, thousands of families have suffered utility disconnections. In September 2024, Ameren Missouri disconnected over 16,000 households....

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Water Company Rate Cases

Let Your Voice Be Heard! MO PSC Sets Local Public Hearing Schedule in Missouri-American Water Company Rate Cases

The Missouri Public Service Commission will hold local public hearings starting on 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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PSC Chair Hahn Asked Governor Parson to Remove Zip Code Requirement from Disconnection Data Reporting Rule

PSC Chair Hahn Asked Governor Parson to Remove Zip Code Requirement from Disconnection Data Reporting Rule

A blog post recently released by the Energy and Policy Institute reveals that Missouri PSC Chair Kayla Hahn asked Governor Parson to deny a proposed rule because it required utilities to report disconnections at the zip code level.

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