Ameren Completes $5.5M Project at HQ
Date Posted: January 2, 2025
Posted In: News, Projects,
From St. Louis Business Journal: Ameren Corp. (NYSE: AEE) has completed a $5.5 million project that has added a new electric vehicle charging system at its Downtown West headquarters.
The campus’ new electric vehicle charging and microgrid system is being used by Ameren Missouri field vehicles and is designed to provide an example of how others can use the technology themselves, said Alex Rojas, director of innovation implementation and strategy at Ameren Services.
“By demonstrating the feasibility and benefits of electrifying fleet vehicles, Ameren aims to inspire commercial and institutional fleet vehicle owners and operators to embrace cleaner, more sustainable transportation solutions,” said Rojas. “The system’s ability to address relevant business and operational needs, such as fire safety, energy resiliency, demand charge management and demand response offers a compelling value proposition for these organizations.”
Ameren describes its new charging platform as a clean energy system that’s “a first in the U.S.” It says the system uses the electric grid, stationary advanced lead-acid batteries and solar panels for charging and incorporates technology to optimize energy efficiency.
“The sustainable process uses advanced lead batteries in an energy storage system forming a microgrid which backs-up the EV chargers – reducing cost and improving reliability as two of its capabilities,” states a description.