Ameren

Our crews are busy at work enhancing reliability and modernizing the electric grid across our service territory, including in East St. Louis, Illinois and Jefferson City, Missouri. In East St. Louis, we are installing stronger electric infrastructure and IntelliRupters. The switches detect disruptions in the power supply and reroute power, reducing outage impacts on customers. In downtown Jefferson City four new smart switchgear will boost reliability for critical services. Similar upgrades have already prevented more than 330,000 outages statewide. We are charting the future—investing in providing customers with safe and reliable energy for the long term. ameren.com/reliability

We welcomed the Illinois Manufacturers' Association's 4th Annual "Makers on the Move" electric bus tour to our Collinsville campus this week! We're proud to be one of the 30 stops on this 2,500-mile tour across Illinois, highlighting the vital role manufacturing plays in our economy, promoting career opportunities, and inspiring the next generation of talent. With over 662,000 direct jobs and nearly 1.8 million supported, manufacturing is a key economic driver in our state.

We hosted our 7th annual Community Voices Workshop and Energy Expo last week with more than 125 community leaders, energy assistance organizations and stakeholders from Ameren's service territory across Illinois and Missouri. Powering progress together, the day provided an opportunity for meaningful dialogue between community leaders and Ameren leaders and co-workers about topics important to customers including energy efficiency, energy assistance, energy workforce opportunities and why collaboration today is key to building and sustaining a brighter tomorrow. We appreciate everyone who took part in this year's event. At Ameren, community input isn’t just welcomed—it’s essential. It drives how we serve and innovate.

I am the light that illuminated the 1904 World's Fair. I am a team of 9,000 strong. I power nearly 3 million homes and businesses. I am Ameren. I am St. Louis. We’re proud to support the Missouri Historical Society as they launch their We Are St. Louis campaign, celebrating the city we’re grateful to call home. mohistory.org/vision #IAmStLouis

We were honored to join the groundbreaking ceremony for an expansion at WEG Transformers USA's facility in Washington, Missouri, alongside local, state, and federal officials. WEG, a leading global producer of transformers, is investing $77 million and creating 50 jobs through the establishment of its new state-of-the-art welding facility. Since the start of the Smart Energy Plan, Ameren Missouri has worked with more than 1,200 Missouri-based suppliers to modernize the state's energy grid, making it more resilient and reliable. As one of our Missouri-based suppliers, WEG has played a critical role in these efforts supplying more than two dozen high-voltage transformers for Smart Energy Plan projects throughout our service territory over the course of the past five years. Their expansion in Franklin County is a win for everyone, especially our customers as we continue to deliver safe, reliable and resilient energy.

We congratulate our Illinois and Missouri teams who demonstrated their skills at the 2025 National Gas Rodeo. Our natural gas operations teammates play a critical role maintaining our extensive natural gas distribution systems, and the National Gas Rodeo offers a special chance to highlight the skill, accuracy, safety and commitment our teams exhibit in their roles, while also recognizing the important contributions they make to our communities. Congratulations to everyone!

The communities in which we serve are hubs for economic development. Last month, Orise Distribution announced it is expanding in St. Louis with a $6.2M investment and 40 new jobs. The move boosts Missouri’s healthcare supply chain and reflects our commitment to powering innovation with reliable energy. Learn more: http://spr.ly/860173003

Our Ameren Illinois team recently joined Manner Polymers' CEO Raj Bhargava, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and other state and local leaders to celebrate the grand opening of Manner Polymers’ new 100% solar-powered manufacturing facility in Mt. Vernon. This state-of-the-art plant will produce flexible PVC compounds for electric vehicles and solar panels. The 108,000 square foot facility is backed by a $54 million investment and state infrastructure support. We were proud to have been a collaborative partner in the plant's development, working with Manner Polymers' engineering teams to provide essential infrastructure upgrades, energy planning, and technical expertise. With more than 60 new jobs created, a 15-acre solar field, and an anticipated $20 million annual economic impact, this project demonstrates the power of clean energy innovation.

Our summer internship programs have officially wrapped up! Recently, Ameren’s spring co-ops and summer interns showcased their projects and experiences at our headquarters in St. Louis during the annual Collegiate Showcase. This signature event offers the students an opportunity to present their work, reflect on their journey, and connect with leaders across the company. In Carlinville, the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Summer Internship Program also concluded its season. Fourteen interns partnered with 14 local employers across our service territory, with nearly 30% receiving full-time job offers. Part of our Market Development Initiative (MDI), this program provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and a path into careers in energy efficiency. Since 2018, more than 100 students have completed the program—over 25% have gone on to secure roles in the field. Congratulations to all of our interns and co-ops on a successful summer!

We are storm-hardening the electric grid with composite poles across Illinois and Missouri to enhance reliability. Stronger than wood, they are designed to resist extreme weather and help minimize cascading—which is when high winds, the force of a falling tree or large limb causes multiple wood poles to snap in a row. Learn more about our approach to finding the right balance between wood and composite poles.