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PSC denies Ameren request to drop efficiency rebates
Posted on 04. Nov, 2011 by admin.
By: Jeffrey Tomich Ameren Missouri recently signaled plans to slash its energy efficiency budget for electricity customers next year, arguing that reducing energy use was shortchanging its shareholders. But energy efficiency rebates for natural gas customers are staying intact, at least for the next year. On Wednesday, the Missouri Public Service Commission voted unanimously to [...]
Subsidizing nuclear plants in Florida runs counter to capitalism
Posted on 02. Nov, 2011 by admin.
By Robert Trigaux, Times Business Columnist It’s time to drink the Tallahassee Kool-Aid. That’s the only way we can possibly understand how our state leadership — claiming to be big fans of the free market system — can bless a state law that lets power companies like Progress Energy and Florida Power & Light make [...]
Attempt to reduce length of rate cases bad for consumers
Posted on 01. Oct, 2011 by admin.
By the Editorial Board Shortly after he took over as the chairman of the powerful Missouri Public Service Commission, Kevin Gunn told us that he saw his role as a consensus builder between the consumer groups and investor-owned utilities who fight over electric rates. His first attempt at fulfilling that role is way off the [...]
Ameren customers to pay for filtration systems, but not Tom Sauk
Posted on 14. Jul, 2011 by admin.
Ameren customers to pay for filtration systems, but not Tom Sauk by Jessica Machetta Ameren Missouri customers will see a rate increase as the utility provider works to filter emissions and abide by environmental standards. The average residential ratepayer will see their utility bill go up about 8 dollars a month, says Public Service Chairman Kevin Gunn. [...]
Decision By The PSC To Allow Ameren Another Rate Increase Statement By FERAF Executive Director Chris Roepe
Posted on 14. Jul, 2011 by admin.
For Immediate Release, July 13, 2011 Contact: Chris Roepe, 816-294-0497 Today’s Decision By The PSC To Allow Ameren Another Rate Increase Statement By FERAF Executive Director Chris Roepe “This rate increase will make it that much harder for Missouri families and businesses to recover from this economic downturn. This ruling shows precisely why consumers need to [...]
Letter on Early Site Permit Agreement
Posted on 07. Jul, 2011 by admin.
We received letters from President Pro Tem Mayer, Senator Lager and Speaker Tilley seeking clarification on everyone’s position on the early site permit issue, available here. Our response is attached. If you have questions or want further details, please feel free to contact me. Thanks, Chris The Fair Energy Rate Action Fund (FERAF) is a [...]
Ameren backs out of deal but says they’re not to blame
Posted on 24. May, 2011 by admin.
By Jo Mannies Less than an hour before Missouri’s legislative session was to end at 6 p.m. on May 13, the state Capitol was abuzz with news of a last-minute deal between electrical-utility giant Ameren Missouri and the Fair Energy Rate Action Fund, or FERAF, a coalition of large companies and organizations that has opposed [...]
Ameren Can’t Be For and Against Rate Increases
Posted on 21. May, 2011 by admin.
For Immediate Release, May 20, 2011 Contact: Chris Roepe, 816-294-0497 Ameren Can’t Be For and Against Rate Increases Has Ameren Read Their Own Bill? Jefferson City, MO – Ameren and their coalition have, for the entire legislative session, promoted legislation to allow them to bill ratepayers for the cost of their early site permit (ESP). [...]
Historic Agreement Reached Among Consumer Groups and Ameren
Posted on 16. May, 2011 by admin.
For Immediate Release, May 16, 2011 Contact: Chris Roepe, 816-294-0497 Historic Agreement Reached Among Consumer Groups and Ameren Nuclear Early Site Permit Deal Should be passed into Law Jefferson City, MO – An historic agreement was reached by energy consumer groups and electric providers on the last day of the 2011 legislative session. Legislators are [...]
Consumer groups and Ameren reach consensus on early site permit legislation
Posted on 13. May, 2011 by admin.
For Immediate Release, May 13, 2011 Contact: Chris Roepe, 816-294-0497 Consumer groups and Ameren reach consensus on early site permit legislation The state of Missouri and consumers scored a major victory today because there was an agreement between consumers groups and the electric utilities moving forward. Unfortunately, the early site permit legislation that contained strong [...]
