Missouri Utility Settlement Helps Fund Energy Efficiency

October 2002

The Missouri Energy Center advocated for energy efficiency investments in an over-earnings complaint case filed by the Missouri Public Service Commission Staff against the state's largest electric utility, AmerenUE. A settlement agreement was reached by all parties that includes funding through 2006 totaling $4 million for energy efficiency programs in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors and $4 million for weatherization assistance. A time-of-use pilot project and demand response programs that result in load reductions of 200 MW are also included. Program plans are to be developed through collaborative committees of interested signatories to the agreement.