Ameren Illinois to host open house in Peoria to preview natural gas reliability plan

Public invited to learn about proposed investments and offer feedback

COLLINSVILLE, IL (April 4, 2025) - Ameren Illinois will be hosting an open house on Tuesday, April 8 in Peoria to share the company's plans to improve the natural gas delivery system and prepare for an equitable transition to clean energy. The open house will provide members of the public with an opportunity to hear first-hand from Ameren Illinois leaders about the company's natural gas reliability plan that was filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) in January.

The plan, which would take effect in December 2025 if approved by the ICC, includes investments to meet federal pipeline safety requirements, upgrade and replace outdated transmission and distribution pipelines, and improve the efficiency of the company's underground storage fields. It also includes pilot programs to support development of new technologies and approaches to affordably decarbonize the natural gas system.

What: Ameren Illinois Natural Gas Reliability Plan Open House

Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Location: Barracks Hospitality Group Banquet Center and Catering

1224 W Pioneer Pkwy

Peoria, IL 61615

Media contact:
Marcelyn Love
mlove@ameren.com
217-381-2241