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.
Join us on March 13, 2026, at the O’Fallon Park Rec Complex, to learn more about how city water rates are set, what you’re paying for, and what’s being done to keep water service safe, reliable, and affordable for all.
The January 2026 issue of Harper’s Magazine includes a comprehensive article about how utility rates are set by state regulating bodies, and how those commissions are influenced by the profit driven goals of utilities.
Liberty/Empire electric customers are seeing some progress in the Liberty Electric rate case, though not nearly enough in the opinion of Consumers Council of Missouri.
Consumers Council of Missouri is deeply concerned with the impact that construction of large-scale data centers will have on electric utility rates for ordinary household customers.
Did you know that laws passed by the Missouri Legislature can raise your utility rates? Consumers Council of Missouri invites members and supporters to participate in our upcoming advocacy day at the Missouri State Capitol.
According to a report issued by Synapse Energy, Ameren and Spire customers have experienced significant recent increases in their utility bills, outpacing both national inflation (25.4%) and Missouri average weekly wage growth (32%). This report focuses on the years 2020 – 2025. Ameren Missouri customers saw major electricity bill increases that outpaced both inflation and wage growth.• Average summer bills rose 34.3%• Average winter bills rose 32.9%These increases are not driven by...
Please join Consumers Council on Thursday, January 22, 2026, for a webinar on upcoming state legislation affecting utilities. This session will provide an overview of key 2026 legislative proposals, with a focus on how critical utility policies impact consumers across Missouri. Event Details Date and Time: January 22, 2026 at 12:00 noon Central Time Location: Zoom — All registrants will receive a Zoom link upon registration for this event. Cost: There is no charge for...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Consumers Council of Missouri Commends Spire for Promoting DollarHelp Program; Urges Ameren Missouri and Missouri American Water to Strengthen Outreach for Similar Assistance Programs. ST. LOUIS, MO – The Consumers Council of Missouri (CCM) applauds Spire for its proactive and visible promotion of the DollarHelp program – an essential resource that supports Missouri households struggling to keep up with gas bills. By actively encouraging donations,...
