Missouri Public Service Commission approves Ameren Missouri’s Renewable Choice Program

The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) approved Wednesday Ameren Missouri’s Renewable Choice Program, which enables large commercial and industrial customers and municipalities to receive up to 100 percent of their energy from renewable sources.

“The Renewable Choice Program is a great option for business and municipal customers to increase their renewable energy use,” Michael Moehn, president of Ameren Missouri, said. “We know customers across Missouri are looking for more choices, control and greater flexibility. This program is one of the ways Ameren Missouri is meeting those needs.”

The action by the PSC allows Ameren Missouri to acquire up to 200 megawatts of new renewable energy generation after obtaining commitments from customers about their renewable energy needs. It also enables the company to purchase 200 megawatts of renewable energy generation through power supply agreements. This generation is in addition to the renewable energy strategy in its 2017 Integrated Resource Plan.

“Like Ameren Missouri, businesses and municipalities across the state have established renewable energy goals,” Ajay Arora, vice president of power operations and energy management at Ameren Missouri, said. “This program demonstrates our commitment to our customers.”

The program is subject to customer demand and available supply of renewable energy. Ameren Missouri will be required to seek separate PSC approval and acceptable interconnection agreements, as applicable, for any owned or procured renewable energy sources supporting the program.