Ameren asks for public input on 130-mile project to increase reliability

As energy prices increase nationwide, and the demand for energy soars, Ameren Missouri is getting public input on a new, four-year-long project that they say will improve future reliability of the electric grid.

Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois and Ameren Missouri are partnering for the Eastern Missouri Grid Transformation Project.

It will replace aging infrastructure with new and upgraded transmission lines, snaking through 130 miles of eastern Missouri — including segments in Marion, Ralls, and Pike County.

Right now, they're seeking feedback from the communities impacted by the construction to ensure they aren't disrupting the neighborhoods too much — like avoiding cemeteries and local parks — while emphasizing the importance of this project.

“Every time you want to go turn the light switch on, everyone wants their lights to come on. So by doing this project, we are increasing that reliability for the infrastructure and for the electric transmission across the state,” said Ameren Stakeholder Relations Specialist Gabe Goldsmith.

Ameren is hoping to get the project started by summer 2028 and have it finished by 2032.

Current possible path of the Ameren Eastern Missouri Grid Transformation project KHQA asked officials about the cost of the project as well as who's paying for it, and if it'll cost residents any more money on their bills, we’re still waiting to hear back on all that and will keep you updated when we know.

Ameren fact sheets of how it’ll impact each county

For Marion County, click here For Ralls County, click here For Pike County, click here Upcoming public input meetings

Ralls County

Tuesday, June 9 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 5 p.m. - 7p.m. New London Lions Club, 600 West Street, New London, MO 63459 Pike County

Wednesday, June 10 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 5 p.m. - 7p.m. VFW Post 5553, 505 VFW Road, Bowling Green, MO 63334 For more information on the project, click here.

Ameren asks for public input on 130-mile project to increase reliability

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