Ameren Illinois’ Natural Gas Modernization Plan Approved

Ameren Illinois' natural gas bills remain lower than the national average.

SEATTLE (Oil Monster):  Following a transparent, 11-month review process, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved Ameren Illinois' plan to strengthen its natural gas delivery infrastructure and ensure pipeline safety and service reliability for downstate customers.

Beginning in February, the delivery service portion of the monthly bill for the typical residential natural gas customer will increase by about $2.30. Ameren Illinois' natural gas bills remain lower than the national average.

Under its natural gas modernization program, Ameren Illinois has replaced more than 200 miles of mechanically coupled steel pipeline, 100 miles of vintage steel pipes, and more than 70 natural gas regulator stations. Along with implementation of new technology to monitor and adjust pipeline pressurization, these projects have delivered increased safety and reliability, supported downstate growth, and created hundreds of jobs in central and southern Illinois.

'The approved plan enables us to continue making prudent investments in the energy delivery system to meet the needs of our customers today while providing resiliency and flexibility for the future,' said Theresa Shaw, Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Financial Services for Ameren Illinois. 'We are mindful of the economic challenges that some of our customers and communities are facing because of COVID-19 and will remain focused on providing safe and reliable services at rates that are fair and as low as possible.'

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