The Missouri Public Service Commission will hold a public information question and answer session on Ameren Missouri's proposed electric utility rate increase.
The increase is estimated at 11 percent across the board.
The meeting is slated for 5:30 p.m. at O'Fallon City Hall, 100 North Main St. in O'Fallon.
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Last June, a 10 percent rate increase took effect for Missouri Ameren customers, and in July 2010, Ameren asked for an additional $71 million to offset fuel-related costs.
In addition, on Sept. 3, 2010, Ameren Missouri filed a rate case with the Missouri PSC seeking to increase annual operating revenues by approximately $263 million.
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The hearing is one of a series being held throughout the state.
Consumers unable to attend the local public hearings and who wish to make written comments may contact the Office of the Public Counsel P.O. Box 2230, Jefferson City, MO 65102-2230.
Comments may also be submitted to the Missouri Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City MO, 65102.
Comments also can be registered in the case using the Commission’s electronic filing system
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