CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Central Illinois' largest electric utility company's prices are going down by more than 30%, leaving people and business owners excited. Ameren customers have reported receiving bills that were double their usual price. Now, they're hoping this drop is here to stay. READ MORE: Ameren Illinois electric…
ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- In Illinois, Ameren delivers the energy but you pick who supplies it. Usually, customers are choosing between their municipality’s generation, called basic generation service on their bill, or an alternative supplier. “By law, Ameren cannot mark up the supply. So what if you're with Ameren as your…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois legislators have introduced a pair of bills that would invest in a clean energy storage program in an effort to lower energy costs for residents. House Bill 3758 and Senate Bill 2497 were introduced Tuesday by Sen. Bill Cunnigham (D-Chicago) and Rep. Marcus Evans (D-Chicago).…