utility rates

The utility that serves much of Missouri has also requested to increase electric prices.

An entire staff was laid off at a $4.1 billion program that provides financial assistance for households with low income.

Consumer advocates are concerned about legislation that could raise prices for energy burdened Missourians.

Customer advocates say the legislation that’s already passed the Senate would add thousands to Missourians’ utility bills.

The Missouri Senate passed a bill Monday revising key aspects of utility rates, including allowing utility companies to seek rate increases based on projected costs rather than actual costs.

Income, home efficiency and the price of energy are contributing factors when it comes to the energy burden.

Consumer advocacy groups opposed the bills that would change how utility rate increases are calculated.

Ameren Missouri is proposing a nearly 16% increase in electric prices.

Missouri's largest power company is seeking approval for a $264 million rate increase.Ameren Missouri said Thursday the increase is needed to cover the…