Hawley Sends Letter to Ameren Demanding Answers on Utility Bill Increases, Data Center Deals, and Power Shut-offs

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.)senta letter to Ameren Corporation President and CEO Martin Lyons calling out Ameren for reportedly pursuing expensive corporate projects while thousands of Missourians experience rate hikes and power shut-offs.Senator Hawley wrote,“Families across Missouri are struggling to pay their bills. But I am concerned Ameren is seeking dramatic rate increases in order to supply massive data centers and industrial users. Recent reporting indicates that Ameren cut electricity to thousands of Missouri households in September while simultaneously pursuing lucrative arrangements with corporate users.”He continued,“​Missourians deserve affordable and reliable electricity. They should not be forced to subsidize corporate projects while struggling to keep their lights on.”Hawley requested communications regarding Ameren’s rate increases, power disconnections, data-center expansion, as well as cost allocation and prioritization.Read the full letterhereor below.
Mr. Martin J. LyonsPresident and Chief Executive OfficerAmeren Corporation1901 Chouteau AvenueSt. Louis, MO 63103Dear Mr. Lyons,​Families across Missouri are struggling to pay their bills. But I am concerned Ameren is seeking dramatic rate increases in order to supply massive data centers and industrial users. Recent reporting indicates that Ameren cut electricity to thousands of Missouri households in September while simultaneously pursuing lucrative arrangements with corporate users.​I am writing to ask for answers:
Missourians deserve affordable and reliable electricity. They should not be forced to subsidize corporate projects while struggling to keep their lights on. I look forward to your responses by October 29, 2025. Thank you for your attention to this matter.Sincerely,
Josh HawleyUnited States Senator

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