2026 Ameren Missouri Power Topics

Description

Join us for the Energy Efficiency Program, hosted by Ameren Missouri and managed by the Electrical Board of Missouri and Illinois, on Friday, October 30, 2026 from 8:00 AM until Noon. The program will be held at Ameren Auditorium, 1901 Chouteau Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103.

This half-day program will feature industry leaders sharing insights on energy efficiency strategies, case studies, and innovative solutions. In-Person and Virtual options are available.

POWER TOPICS AGENDA PREVIEW

An energizing morning of timely updates, industry insights and practical resources is taking shape. Explore the confirmed sessions below—and stay tuned as we reveal an additional featured topic and speaker!

Program details are subject to change as the agenda is finalized.

8:00–8:05 AM | Welcome and Opening Remarks
Brad Haley and Rian Heidbrier

8:05–8:40 AM | Powering Missouri’s Growth: Large Loads, Reliability and Customer Cost Protection
Learn how Ameren Missouri is planning for continued economic growth while protecting reliability and affordability.

Speaker: Rob Dixon, VP Regulatory & Legislative Affairs

8:40–9:10 AM | Ameren Missouri’s Updated Integrated Resource Plan
An inside look at Ameren Missouri’s newly released Integrated Resource Plan and what it means for Missouri’s evolving energy future.

Speaker: Matt Michels, Corporate Analysis

9:10–9:30 AM | Community Solar Spotlight
Discover how community solar is expanding access to renewable energy and creating new opportunities for customers.

Presenter: Teresa Hava, Program Supervisor | Renewable Energy | Community Solar

9:30–9:55 AM | Networking Break

9:55–10:20 AM | Building a Smarter, Stronger and More Affordable Grid
Explore the Smart Energy Plan, distributed automation and real-world system upgrades designed to strengthen reliability while supporting customer affordability.

Speaker: Jaime Sobotka, Senior Director | Energy Delivery Operations & Engineering Support

10:20–10:55 AM | Practical Strategies for Improving Energy Resiliency
The Electric Power Research Institute will share resources and actionable strategies customers can use to evaluate and improve resiliency.

Presented virtually by an EPRI expert—speaker announcement coming soon!

10:55–11:20 AM | Networking Break

11:20–11:55 AM | Featured Power Topic—Coming Soon
We’re saving room for one more timely conversation. Watch for the announcement of a featured topic and industry expert who will help complete this powerful morning of learning.

11:55 AM–12:00 PM | Closing Remarks
Brad Haley and Rian Heidbrier

Thank you to our Co-Chairs:
Brad Haley | Ameren Missouri
Dave Meglio | Meglio & Associates

Registration deadline: October 23rd
PDHs available: 4 for in-person attendees, 3 for virtual attendees