Ameren Illinois

If Bloomington-Normal government leaders decide they want to bring a data center to the community, they would need to demonstrate that the community has the energy capacity to sustain it. That remains an open question.

Ameren Illinois employees toured Illinois State University's new College of Engineering campus Wednesday while delivering a ceremonial check supporting its electrical engineering lab.

Last year, many Bloomington-Normal residents saw their electric bills jump 40% in some cases, even after the municipalities teamed together with other Illinois governments. And there are signs the summer could produce some volatile electric rates again.

The town council approved a contract with Stone River Group to act as broker and consultant for Normal’s electric aggregation program.

Some Ameren customers in Central Illinois will receive a credit on upcoming power bills, the result of a $38 million settlement between the state and Dynegy Inc.

Customers across Illinois could face increased natural gas rates next year, based on proposed decisions in two proceedings before the Illinois Commerce Commission.

Lexington Mayor Spencer Johansen is calling on Ameren Illinois and Corn Belt Energy to solve a utility dispute in the Century Oaks residential subdivision that's being built. The 34-acre subdivision located on the western edge of Lexington.

Ameren Illinois will give the Town of Normal money to help it implement a transportation electrification plan developed with the utility company.

Central Illinois homeowners, renters, and business owners are grappling with sharply higher electricity costs this summer. "I'm going to have to get a second job to pay my electric bill," one homeowner told WGLT.

WGLT is doing a story about rising electricity costs this summer in Central Illinois. If you're willing to share your experience, we'd like to speak with you for the story.