The Missouri Public Service Commission regulates investor-owned electric, steam, natural gas, water and sewer and telephone companies. Its mission is to ensure Missouri consumers have access to safe, reliable and reasonably priced utility service while allowing those utility companies under our jurisdiction an opportunity to earn a reasonable return on their investment. The PSC also regulates manufacturers and retail dealers who sell new and used manufactured homes and modular units. The commission was established in 1913. The PSC is comprised of five commissioners, who are appointed by the governor.
PR-08-112 -- PSC Sets Intervention Deadline In AmerenUE IRP Case
Contact: Kevin Kelly (573) 751-9300
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- FEBRUARY 11, 2008
JEFFERSON CITY—Union Electric Company d/b/a AmerenUE has filed with the Missouri Public Service Commission its 2008 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). Such a filing is required under commission rules for all investor-owned electric utilities in Missouri.
The purpose of the IRP rule is to require Missouri’s electric utilities to undertake an adequate planning process to ensure that the public interest in a reasonably priced, reliable, and efficient energy supply is protected.
Applications to intervene and participate in this case should be filed no later than February 27, 2008, with the Secretary of the Missouri Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102. Copies should be sent to: Wendy K. Tatro, Associate General Counsel and Thomas M. Byrne, Managing Associate General Counsel, Ameren Services Company, 1901 Chouteau Avenue, P.O. Box 66149, St. Louis, Missouri 63166-6149; and the Office of the Public Counsel, P.O. Box 2230, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-2230.
The Office of the Public Counsel is a separate state agency which represents the general public in matters before the commission. Individual citizens wishing to comment should contact either the Office of the Public Counsel (Governor Office Building, 200 Madison Street, Suite 650, P.O. Box 2230, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-2230, telephone 573-751-4857, e-mail opcservice@ded.mo.gov) or the Public Service Commission staff (P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, telephone 1-800-392-4211, e-mail pscinfo@psc.mo.gov).
AmerenUE provides electric service to approximately 1.1 million customers in Missouri.
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