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Ameren (Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois) Electricity Rate per kWh in 2026

Residential Rate
14.55¢
Commercial
11.80¢
Customers
2.5M
Rate Type
seasonal

How much does Ameren charge per kWh in 2026?

Ameren’s estimated effective residential rate is about 14.55 cents per kWh as of May 2026. A typical home using 1,000 kWh a month pays roughly $155, including the about $9 monthly customer charge. Commercial service runs about 11.80c/kWh. This is a representative average; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel and rider charges on Ameren’s official rate schedule.

2026 published rate: Ameren is the parent of two rate-regulated utilities, Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois, so the Ameren rate most people search for splits by state. In Missouri the average residential price was about 13.68 cents per kWh in May 2026 (EIA); in Illinois the statewide average was 23.85 cents, but that figure is dominated by ComEd's Chicago territory, and Ameren Illinois' central and southern Illinois service area runs well below it. The roughly 14.55 cents shown above is a customer-weighted blend across both states. The 2026 rate story differs by state. In Missouri, the Public Service Commission approved a unanimous settlement in Ameren Missouri's rate case (ER-2024-0319) on 23 April 2025, raising overall electric revenue about 11 percent and a typical residential bill about 12 percent, roughly $14 a month, effective 1 June 2025; the settlement held the residential customer charge at $9 rather than the $10.43 Ameren sought and cut the increase from the 15.5 percent ($446.2 million) Ameren originally requested. Ameren Missouri has since filed a new case seeking about $343 million, roughly $13 more a month for a typical residential customer, in an 11-month review that would take effect around mid-2027 if approved. In Illinois, Ameren is a delivery-only utility: supply is bought through the state's competitive market or the utility's default Price to Compare, which regulators set at 11.326 cents per kWh for the first 800 kWh for summer 2026 (1 June to 30 September 2026), with distribution delivery charges billed on top and a $9 monthly residential customer charge; Ameren Illinois delivery rates rose at the start of 2026 under Illinois Commerce Commission orders. Ameren serves about 2.5 million electric customers across the two states. Missouri PSC case ER-2024-0319 (settlement approved 23 Apr 2025); Illinois Price to Compare (Plug In Illinois / ICC), summer 2026; EIA state averages, May 2026.

About Ameren

Ameren (Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois) serves approximately 2.5 million residential customers across MO, IL. The estimated effective residential rate is about 14.55 cents per kWh as of May 2026 - a representative average; see the official tariff schedule for your exact rate.

Service area: About 2.5 million electric customers across two states through two subsidiaries: Ameren Missouri serves roughly 1.3 million customers in central and eastern Missouri, including the greater St. Louis area, and Ameren Illinois serves about 1.2 million customers across central and southern Illinois (Peoria, Springfield, Champaign, Decatur, and the Metro East area near St. Louis). ComEd serves northern Illinois including Chicago.

Parent company: Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE)

Recent rate case: Ameren files rate cases separately in Missouri and Illinois. In Missouri, the Public Service Commission approved a unanimous settlement in case ER-2024-0319 on 23 April 2025, raising overall electric revenue about 11 percent and a typical residential bill about 12 percent (roughly $14 a month), effective 1 June 2025, and holding the residential customer charge at $9 rather than the $10.43 Ameren sought; the increase was cut from the 15.5 percent ($446.2 million) originally requested. Ameren Missouri has since filed a new case seeking about $343 million (about $13 more a month for a typical residential customer) in an 11-month review that would take effect around mid-2027 if approved. In Illinois, Ameren is a delivery-only utility whose distribution rates rose at the start of 2026 under Illinois Commerce Commission orders; default supply is set by the Price to Compare (11.326 cents per kWh for the first 800 kWh, summer 2026). Consult the tariff schedule linked above for current approved pricing.

Ameren Bill Calculator: Cost by Monthly Usage

Estimated monthly bill at 14.55c/kWh plus the $9 fixed charge. Formula: kWh x rate + fixed charge.

Monthly usageEstimated bill
250 kWh$45.38/mo
500 kWh$81.75/mo
750 kWh$118.13/mo
1,000 kWh (typical home)$154.50/mo
1,250 kWh$190.88/mo
1,500 kWh$227.25/mo

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Fixed charge$9/mo
States servedMO, IL
Rate structureseasonal
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ameren rate per kWh in 2026?+
Ameren is the parent of two rate-regulated utilities, Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois, so the Ameren rate most people search for splits by state. In Missouri the average residential price was about 13.68 cents per kWh in May 2026 (EIA); in Illinois the statewide average was 23.85 cents, but that figure is dominated by ComEd's Chicago territory, and Ameren Illinois' central and southern Illinois service area runs well below it. The roughly 14.55 cents shown above is a customer-weighted blend across both states. The 2026 rate story differs by state. In Missouri, the Public Service Commission approved a unanimous settlement in Ameren Missouri's rate case (ER-2024-0319) on 23 April 2025, raising overall electric revenue about 11 percent and a typical residential bill about 12 percent, roughly $14 a month, effective 1 June 2025; the settlement held the residential customer charge at $9 rather than the $10.43 Ameren sought and cut the increase from the 15.5 percent ($446.2 million) Ameren originally requested. Ameren Missouri has since filed a new case seeking about $343 million, roughly $13 more a month for a typical residential customer, in an 11-month review that would take effect around mid-2027 if approved. In Illinois, Ameren is a delivery-only utility: supply is bought through the state's competitive market or the utility's default Price to Compare, which regulators set at 11.326 cents per kWh for the first 800 kWh for summer 2026 (1 June to 30 September 2026), with distribution delivery charges billed on top and a $9 monthly residential customer charge; Ameren Illinois delivery rates rose at the start of 2026 under Illinois Commerce Commission orders. Ameren serves about 2.5 million electric customers across the two states. (Source: Missouri PSC case ER-2024-0319 (settlement approved 23 Apr 2025); Illinois Price to Compare (Plug In Illinois / ICC), summer 2026; EIA state averages, May 2026.)
What is the current Ameren rate per kWh?+
Ameren (Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois)'s estimated effective residential rate is about 14.55 cents per kWh as of May 2026. This is a representative average; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel/rider charges shown on the utility's official rate schedule (linked below). The estimated commercial rate is 11.80c/kWh, and the monthly fixed customer charge is roughly $9 regardless of usage.
What rate structure does Ameren use?+
Ameren (Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois) uses a seasonal rate structure. Seasonal rates vary between summer and winter billing periods, reflecting demand patterns in the service area.
How do I calculate my Ameren bill from the rate per kWh?+
Multiply your monthly kilowatt-hours by the per-kWh rate, then add the fixed customer charge. Using Ameren's estimated effective residential rate of 14.55 cents per kWh and its roughly $9 monthly fixed charge, a home using 750 kWh a month works out to about (750 x $0.1455) + $9 = $118.13 a month. The table above shows the same math across usage levels from 250 to 1,500 kWh. This is a representative estimate; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel and rider charges on the official schedule linked above.
How do I find my Ameren rate on my bill?+
Your electricity bill shows the total kWh consumed and the charges applied. Look for the 'energy charge' or 'supply charge' line item - this is the per-kWh rate times your usage. Delivery charges (transmission and distribution) are listed separately and represent a significant portion of your total rate. The fixed customer charge appears as a flat line item. Your effective combined rate (all charges / total kWh) may differ from the tariff rate due to the fixed charge amortization.
What recent rate changes has Ameren made?+
Ameren files rate cases separately in Missouri and Illinois. In Missouri, the Public Service Commission approved a unanimous settlement in case ER-2024-0319 on 23 April 2025, raising overall electric revenue about 11 percent and a typical residential bill about 12 percent (roughly $14 a month), effective 1 June 2025, and holding the residential customer charge at $9 rather than the $10.43 Ameren sought; the increase was cut from the 15.5 percent ($446.2 million) originally requested. Ameren Missouri has since filed a new case seeking about $343 million (about $13 more a month for a typical residential customer) in an 11-month review that would take effect around mid-2027 if approved. In Illinois, Ameren is a delivery-only utility whose distribution rates rose at the start of 2026 under Illinois Commerce Commission orders; default supply is set by the Price to Compare (11.326 cents per kWh for the first 800 kWh, summer 2026). Consult the tariff schedule linked above for current approved pricing.
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