Criticisms
2007 marked the end of a freeze on energy prices in Illinois. AmerenCIPS, along with subsidiaries AmerenIP and AmerenCILCO, have been criticized for not making proper preparations for the hikes in energy prices which were passed on to customers. According to Ameren, customers could expect to see their electricity bills increase by 22% to 55%. However, the media report that some bills are increasing much more, up to 300%.
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