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AmerenUE's Renewable Energy Initiatives
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Renewable energy is electric energy produced from sources that replenish themselves naturally, never run out, and are cleaner for the environment. These resources include:
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Wind
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Sunlight (solar energy)
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Landfill and agricultural waste (biomass)
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Water (some low-impact and run-of-river hydroelectric facilities)
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As a responsible steward of the environment, Ameren is committed to exploring all of these renewable energy options. In fact, the company already has a number of renewable initiatives under way—see Facts about AmerenUE’s Commitment to Develop Renewable Energy Resources brochure. Other renewable initiatives include:
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Pure Power
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UE responded to the desires of its customers by offering a voluntary renewable energy program—Pure Power—this program empowers UE electric customers to support wind farms and other renewable energy facilities in the Midwest as well as contribute to regional development. See how the Pure Power program works at www.ameren.com/PurePower.
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Utility Scale Wind-Powered Electric Generation
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Working with wind developers who seek partners to develop utility scale wind-powered electric generation (20 MW and larger) for our portfolio. See the latest news regarding our portfolio.
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Methane to Megawatts Project
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An agreement between AmerenUE and Fred Weber, Inc. includes plans to install combustion turbines capable of generating about 15 megawatts (MW) of electricity by burning methane gas at Fred Weber’s solid waste landfill in Maryland Heights, Missouri. See the latest news on the Methane to Megawatts project.
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Solar Home
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UE funded a project at the University of Missouri-Rolla to develop a solar home for entry in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Home Competition.
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Missouri Schools Going Solar
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Supported Missouri Schools Going Solar, a program in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources that provided solar panels to schools.
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AmerenUE-Funded ‘Missouri Schools Going Solar’ Program Unveils First Solar Array Panel
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Missouri Schools Going Solar
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Renewable Generating Opportunities
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UE continues to pursue renewable generating opportunities, such as wind, solar, landfill gas, agricultural methane, hydro and other alternative energy sources to generate electricity. See details in our 20-year Integrated Resource Plan.
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Clean Energy Message
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UE has taken its clean energy message to school children (K-6th grade) at more than 350 Missouri schools, through the National Theatre for Children’s live production of “Boomerang Jack and the Unseen Green Machine.” More about the National Theatre for Children.
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Net Metering
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UE offers net metering. For net metering tariff details and required application (Sheet 13 includes the necessary documents for filing), see our Rates section.
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Missouri's Proposition C
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UE will comply with Missouri’s Proposition C, which passed on the Nov. 2008 ballot. The Public Service Commission in conjunction with the Department of Natural Resources will begin rulemaking for Proposition C in 2009. Compliance requirements being Jan. 1, 2010. For details on Proposition C, see the Missouri Secretary of State site.
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Hybrid Bucket Truck
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We are one of the first utilities in the nation to place in service a hybrid bucket truck that uses both diesel fuel and electricity. See the Fact Sheet.
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For more information about renewable energy at UE, contact our Renewables group at 314.554.2649 or lcosgrove@ameren.com.
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