Utility Rate Increase Hearings Scheduled

The Missouri Public Services Commission (PSC) is holding public hearings this month on a nearly 10% rate hike requested by Ameren Missouri. Ameren, the largest electric utility in the state, has already been allowed to raise rates on customers by over $600 million – or 43% - through Fuel Adjustment Clause Surcharges.

Two hearings have already been held in the St. Louis Area: one in South County and the second in Ferguson. Hundreds of consumers and AARP members attended the hearings to tell the Public Services Commission that their electric bills are high enough already. Hearings will continue throughout January in locations all over the state. If you plan to attend one of these hearings, ask questions and/or give comments to the commission. AARP staff will be on hand at each hearing.

Following are future PSC hearings:

January 13—Mexico. Audrain County 4-H Center, 21509 Highway D. A public information/question and answer session will start at 6:00 pm with the taking of sworn statements to follow.

January 14—Jefferson City. Governor Office Building, 200 Madison Street, Ballroom. A public information/question and answer session will start at 6:00 pm with the taking of sworn statements to follow.

January 20—St. Charles. St. Charles County Administration Building, 201 North 2nd Street, Room 115 and 116. A public information/question and answer session will start at 6:00 pm with the taking of sworn statements to follow.

January 22—Kingston. Caldwell County Courthouse, 49 East Main-2nd Floor. A public information/question and answer session will start at 6:00 pm with the taking of sworn statements to follow.

January 26—Cape Girardeau. Osage Community Room, 2AB, 1625 North Kingshighway. A public information/question and answer session will start at 12:00 pm with the taking of sworn statements to follow.

January 26—Dexter. Elks Lodge, 325 North Two Mile Road. A public information/question and answer session will start at 6:00 pm with the taking of sworn statements to follow.

January 27—St. Louis. Harris Stowe State University, Givens Administration Building, Main Auditorium #112, 3026 Laclede. A public information/question and answer session will start at 12:00 pm with the taking of sworn statements to follow.

January 27—Union. East Central College, Conference Room, 1964 Prairie Dell Road. A public information/question and answer session will start at 6:00 pm with the taking of sworn statements to follow.

January 28—Arnold. Fox C-6 School District, Roy Wilde Conference Center, 745 Jeffco Blvd. A public information/question and answer session will start at 6:00 pm with the taking of sworn statements to follow.

Let your voice be heard!!