St. Louis aldermen question Ameren on who pays if data centers drive new power plants

St. Louis city officials are questioning utility provider Ameren about the potential financial burden on residential ratepayers if new data centers require expanded energy infrastructure. Aldermen are seeking assurances that the costs of building new power plants to meet tech industry demands will not be passed on to local residents. The inquiry underscores the need for equitable energy planning as the region attracts more data centers.