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ICC rejects Ameren Illinois natural gas rate increase request

ICC rejects Ameren Illinois' natural gas rate increase
Steven Spearie

The Illinois Commerce Commission Thursday rejected Ameren Illinois’ rate request for its natural gas delivery services in the state.

Ameren customers' bills were expected to increase by several dollars per month.

The ICC's five-person commission issued its decision after scrutinizing Ameren’s rate case filings and additional materials.

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The proposed rate increases drew criticism from consumer and environmental advocates. Consumer advocacy groups, such as Illinois PIRG(Public Interest Research Group), opposed the increases and have argued the utilities are spending money irresponsibly.

Several other utilities were also seeking increases.

ICC's administrative judge panel had recommended the rate increase, which would have taken effect in January.

Ameren Illinois has about 800,000 customers in the central and southern part of the state.

Contact Steven Spearie: 217-622-1788; sspearie@sj-r.com; X, twitter.com/@StevenSpearie.

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