Construction Resources

Our customers, builders and developers are crucial to the growth and prosperity of our communities. That’s why we offer support for your project from beginning to end.

Start a Service Request

Take the following steps to request – new electric or gas service, upgrades, relocates, removals, lighting or temporary services.

Start Request (PDF)

Start a Service Request

Take the following steps to request – new electric or gas service, upgrades, relocates, removals, lighting or temporary services.

Start Request

Electric Resources

Customer DER in Parallel with Ameren Missouri Distribution System (PDF)

Overhead Electric (PDF)

Underground Electric (PDF)

Residential electric underground specifications.

Non-Residential Electric Specifications (PDF)

Residential Subdivisions Specifications (PDF)

Ameren Approved Interconnect Safety Transfer Switches List (PDF)

Backup Emergency Generator Connection Request (PDF)

Electric Service Manual

Ameren is committed to providing a quality reference guide that facilitates the planning and installation of electrical equipment in a safe and professional manner. This manual serves as a supplement and is not a replacement for the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, and any local authority guidelines.

Electric Service Manual (PDF)

Electric Resources

Approved Metering Equipment (PDF)

Metering equipment approved to be purchased and installed until 5/1/2025.

Electric Service Manual Information Updates Training (PDF)

Learn about updates to the Electric Service Manual effective November 1, 2022.

Electric Service Guidelines (PDF)

Non-residential requirements and costs for electric service

Electric Load Sheet (PDF)

Non-residential electric load form

Electric Load Sheet (PDF)

Non-residential customer-installed conduit specifications

Subdivision Standards (PDF)

Residential subdivision standards, qualifications and costs

Electric Service Manual

Electric Service Manual (PDF)

Ameren Approved Switchboards

American Midwest Power (AMP)

AMP (Figure 1001-5E to 5F) (pdf)

AMP SWITCHBOARD DRAWINGS (Figure 1001-5A to 5D) (pdf)

Eaton/Cutler-Hammer

42C5547 (Figure 1001-1B) R09 12 22 (pdf)

43C1731 (Figure 1001-1A) R09 12 22 (pdf)

Electro-Mechanical Industries (EMI)

EMI SBCT1200BF-AM (Figure 1001-6B) (pdf)

EMI SBCT1200TF-AM (Figure 1001-6A) (pdf)

EMI SBCT4000BF-AM (Figure 1001-6D) (pdf)

EMI SBCT4000TF-AM (Figure 1001-6C) (pdf)

GE/ABB

GE-ABB 0213D3645 (Figure 1001-3C) (pdf)

GE-ABB 75C143991SH82 (Figure 1001-3B) (pdf)

GE-ABB 75C143991SH83 (Figure 1001-3A) (pdf)

Lincoln Electric

LEPCO-NXB-HS-PT.R02 (pdf)

LEPCO-NXC-HS-PT.R02 (pdf)

LEPCO-NXD-HS-PT.R02 (pdf)

Siemens

1S-8500-21A (Figure 1001-2A) (pdf)

1S-8500-21B (Figure 1001-2B) (pdf)

1S-8500-21C (Figure 1001-2C) (pdf)

Square D/Schneider Electric

SQUARE D 09EE2400P0H00 (Figure 1001-4A) (pdf)

SQUARE D 09FF2400P0H00 (Figure 1001-4B) (pdf)

Natural Gas Resources

Natural gas is a clean, efficient and low-cost form of energy that has many advantages over propane and other fuels. If you choose natural gas, you can count on a steady supply to keep you comfortable at less cost throughout the winter.

Natural Gas Load Form

Non-Residential natural gas load form

Natural Gas Load Form (PDF)

Requirements for natural gas installation

Natural Gas Generator Installation Pre-Authorization Form (PDF)

Request an upgrade to an Ameren Illinois Natural Gas meter

Excess Flow Valves

Find information on natural gas safety valves.

Lighting Resources

What is lighting service and how is it different from normal electric? Most customers interested in lighting already know the answer to this, but let’s explain it for those who may not be sure what they’re looking for.

Lighting Resources

Outdoor Lighting Service

Request outdoor protective lighting or report an issue with existing outdoor lighting.

Request Service

Lighting Materials (PDF)

Lighting material available in Missouri

LED Brochure (PDF)

Street & Outdoor Area Lighting – Company Owned 5M (PDF)

Street & Outdoor Area Lighting – Customer Owned 6M (PDF)

Outdoor Lighting Service

Request outdoor protective lighting or report an issue with existing outdoor lighting.

Request Service

Report Issue

Estimated Lighting Charges (PDF)

Estimated 2023 charges associated with lighting service

Lighting Materials (PDF)

Lighting materials available in Illinois & Missouri

Project Safety

Safety is a top value at Ameren and we want everyone involved in your project to be safe while working with electricity and natural gas services.

Call Before You Dig

Dig in Illinois

Dig in Missouri

Safety Guidelines

Explore Resources

Electric Safety

Explore Resources

Natural Gas Safety

Explore Resources

Resources for Renewable Energy Developers

Ameren Illinois has created a one-stop shop for Renewable Energy Developers to obtain all of the information they need to begin and complete a project. From what you need to develop an individual residential project, to Community Solar, and all the way up to a large industrial project.

Developer Resources