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Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a Fortune 500 company that enhances the quality of life for millions of people throughout Illinois and Missouri. Ameren Illinois provides electric distribution and transmission services, as well as natural gas distribution services, while Ameren Missouri delivers vertically integrated electric services, boasting a generating capacity of over 10,200 megawatts, and natural gas distribution services. Together, they serve 2.4 million electric and over 900,000 natural gas customers across an expansive 64,000 square-mile area.
Ameren's core operations include owning rate-regulated generation, transmission, and distribution networks that deliver electricity and natural gas. They are the largest electric utility in Missouri and the second largest in Illinois, and rank among the nation’s largest investor-owned electric or gas utilities. Ameren’s infrastructure investments and strategic initiatives consistently aim to modernize the grid, integrate renewable energy, and enhance reliability and customer service.
Recent milestones include the pricing of $350 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25% first mortgage bonds due 2054 by Ameren Missouri to fund capital expenditures and refinance short-term debt. Ameren Missouri also announced future plans to allocate $205 million in rebates and incentives as part of their energy efficiency initiatives, aimed at making energy usage more efficient and cost-effective for customers.
Ameren is continually focused on financial growth and sustainability. The company reported 2023 diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.38, with a 2024 guidance range established at $4.52 to $4.72 per diluted share. Ameren aims to achieve a compound annual growth rate in EPS of 6% to 8% from 2024 through 2028. Their sustainability efforts are underscored by a commitment to a cleaner energy future, as highlighted in their 2024 Sustainability Report.
Ameren’s strategic grid modernization includes the development of an $800 million Castle Bluff Energy Center to bolster energy reliability, and the approval to build approximately 400 MW of solar energy capacity to enhance renewable energy generation. Their investments in advanced technologies and infrastructure are designed to ensure reliable, safe, affordable, and cleaner energy for their customers.
Ameren remains dedicated to corporate responsibility, evidenced by their recognition as a 2024 Tree Line USA utility for their urban forest management efforts. This commitment to the environment, combined with consistent financial performance and strategic growth initiatives, positions Ameren Corporation as a leader in the energy sector.
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