utilities

If approved, the city would net $2.8 million more dollars from the rates paid by utility customers.

Large data centers are coming to Missouri, and they need a lot of power. Right now, there aren't regulations governing how they will use energy, so Ameren is working to develop new rules.

Unlike other goods and services, customers usually have one choice when it comes to electricity.

The proposed power plant and energy storage facility would occupy a former coal plant.

A memorandum from Columbia Utilities said customers will see a 44 cent increase in base charges.

Hydropower accounts for nearly 30% of utility-scale renewable energy in the U.S., but federal hurdles may prevent older hydroelectric plants from staying online and new projects from getting off the ground.

Gov. Mike Kehoe vetoed $11 million in funding that would have gone toward the city's wastewater expansion project.

Thursday's town hall in Joplin was the fourth in a series this month in the area.

Energy infrastructure can both cause, and be severely affected by, wildfires.

On Thursday, the city of Columbia announced Erin Keys would step into the role of Utilities director starting on Sunday.