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Ameren: Transmission partnership to leave lasting land improvements at NEMO Fairgrounds. Published on 10/08/2026 at 12:07 pm EDT Ameren Transmission partnership to leave lasting land improvements at NEMO Fairgrounds Key Takeaways: * Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI) reached an agreement with the NEMO Fair Association to establish a temporary storage yard to hold supplies for a major transmission project in northern Missouri. * Once the transmission project is complete, the NEMO Fair Association will benefit from approximately 35 acres of upgraded, level ground that can be used for additional parking, storage or other future needs. * Construction on the laydown yard began in August 2026, and it is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Above: Ameren Transmission will provide 35 acres of upgraded, level ground for the NEMO Fair Association to use for additional parking, storage or other future needs. KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (Oct. 8, 2026) - Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI) recently reached an agreement with the NEMO Fair Association to establish a laydown yard to store equipment and materials for Ameren's Northern Missouri Grid Transformation Program. Once the transmission project is complete, the NEMO Fair Association will benefit from approximately 35 acres of upgraded, level ground that can be used for additional parking, storage or other future needs. "This partnership is a win-win for ATXI and the NEMO Fair," said Nick Rudis, project manager for Ameren. "Major infrastructure projects require space to safely store materials and equipment. By partnering with the NEMO Fair Association, we're able to strengthen the grid and support this region's future energy needs while also leaving behind improvements that can support the fairgrounds for years to come." Workers are leveling the land, adding rock and installing fencing as part of site improvements. Construction of the laydown yard is expected to be completed by the end of the year, and ATXI has signed a four-year lease agreement to use the land. "We're always on the lookout for opportunities that help us improve the fairgrounds and better serve the community," said Alan Whittom, president of the NEMO Fair Association's board of directors. "We look forward to using the additional space. It will give us flexibility to support activities and events long after the project is completed." After construction is finished, the laydown yard will hold supplies for the Northern Missouri Grid Transformation Program. ATXI, Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission (MJMEUC) and Ameren Missouri are working together on this portfolio of new energy projects. The program includes more than 255 miles of new 345 kilovolt (kV) transmission lines developed in two phases across northern Missouri. To learn more about the program, visit the website: https://www.ameren.com/reliability/transmission/northern-missouri. About Ameren Corporation St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation powers the quality of life for 2.5 million electric customers and more than 900,000 natural gas customers in a 67,700-square-mile area through its Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois rate-regulated utility subsidiaries. Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Ameren Missouri provides electric generation, transmission and distribution services, as well as natural gas distribution service. Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois develops, owns and operates rate-regulated regional electric transmission projects in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. For more information, visit Ameren.com, or follow us at @AmerenCorp, Facebook.com/AmerenCorp, or LinkedIn.com/company/Ameren. Attachments * Original document * Permalink Disclaimer Ameren Corporation published this content on October 08, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on October 08, 2026 at 16:06 UTC. (C) Publicnow - 2026

Sustainable Supply Chain Alliance recognizes Sterling Solutions and Ameren with Transforming Supply Chain Award. Proactive, collaborative site access planning on Ameren's LRTP Segment 14 transmission project delivers nearly $4 million in savings to date, with up to $20 million projected over the life of the program. PHOENIX, Ill., Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Sterling Site Access Solutions, America's leading manufacturer of sustainably-sourced, domestically produced Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) mats, panels and systems, today announced that the Sustainable Supply Chain Alliance (SSCA) has honored Sterling and utility partner Ameren with its Transforming Supply Chain Award. The award recognizes the companies' work together on Ameren's Long Range Transmission Planning (LRTP) Segment 14 project, a 345kV multi-segment transmission build in which proactive, collaborative site access planning reduced schedule risk, lowered cost and advanced sustainability across the project's supply chain. "We are honored and grateful to have been recognized by the SSCA with this award, but it truly is the result of the leadership and strategic approach Ameren took when planning for this project," said Kaye Ceille, CEO of Sterling Solutions. "We've always preached that sustainability and cost-effectiveness go hand in hand, and the results of this project are a shining example of that philosophy." Site access is typically an afterthought on major transmission projects. On LRTP Segment 14, Ameren took a different approach, bringing Sterling into the planning process more than a year before the first mat reached the site. That runway gave the teams time for factory tours, product testing and full alignment across supply chain, procurement and field construction before ground was broken. Ameren was able to source site access materials directly from Sterling as a capital expense rather than leaving it embedded in a prime contractor's scope, reducing risk for Ameren and its contractors alike. A central part of the solution was the introduction of a new product to the Ameren system: Sterling's TerraLam(R) 5-ply Cross Laminated Timber mats. Ameren purchased 5,000 TerraLam mats, manufactured at Sterling's Phoenix, Illinois facility and delivered on a just-in-time basis, to kick off the project. The mats will be used for the two-year construction phase and retain more than half of their useful life for deployment on future projects. The results to date include: * Nearly $4 million in savings realized already, with up to $20 million projected in full project impact * 5,000 TerraLam CLT mats delivered just-in-time, with 60% of product life remaining at the end of the project * 125 fewer truckloads of material moving through local communities, a 33% reduction in construction traffic and 38 metric tons of CO2 avoided * 52% (17) fewer construction crew days required for installation helping to mitigate labor shortages "We knew that we couldn't approach this project with the old playbook - too much has changed across the supply chain," said Frank Niemerg, Director, Transmission Construction Services at Ameren. "By working closely and early with all of our partners, including Sterling, we were able to avoid challenges we might have otherwise encountered deeper into the project. Instead, we delivered a project on time and on budget, all while minimizing the environmental impact." About Sterling Solutions Sterling is America's leading manufacturer of high-quality, cost-effective Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) mats, panels and systems. Our TerraLam(R) CLT products are sustainably-sourced and domestically produced at commercial-scale plants in Illinois and Texas. Our Site Access unit provides full-service matting and bridging solutions to utility, civil and commercial construction industries, including Site Access Planning, Environmental Compliance and consulting services. In some markets, we offer Right of Way Site Preparation and Restoration, Access Road & Pad Construction, and Staging & Laydown Yards. For more than 75 years, Sterling has innovated and delivered sustainable solutions meeting customer needs, creating jobs and economic opportunity across the supply chain, and reducing risk and environmental impact of industrial, commercial and residential construction projects. More information is available at www.sterlingsolutions.com. About Ameren St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation powers the quality of life for 2.5 million electric customers and more than 900,000 natural gas customers in a 64,000-square-mile area through its Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois rate-regulated utility subsidiaries. Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Ameren Missouri provides electric generation, transmission and distribution service, as well as natural gas distribution service. Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois develops, owns and operates rate-regulated regional electric transmission projects in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.

Ameren Missouri awards $100,000 grant to Lincoln University of Missouri for student success, workforce readiness. Office of Communications and Marketing Young Hall 820 Chestnut Street Jefferson City, MO 65101 * home * 2026 * Ameren Missouri awards $100,000 grant to Lincoln University of Missouri for student success, workforce readiness. October 5th, 2026 Lincoln University has received a $100,000 grant from Ameren Missouri to support student retention, scholarships, career preparation and workforce development. From left: President John Mosley, Curator Tina Shannon, Reyna Spencer-Gurlly and Bryan Daniels. Lincoln University of Missouri has received a $100,000 grant from Ameren Missouri to support the University's "Strengthen Education Opportunity in Mid-Missouri" initiative, expanding opportunities for student success, career preparation and stronger connections between the University and the communities it serves. "At Ameren Missouri, we believe investing in people is one of the most meaningful ways we can invest in the future of our communities," said Tina Shannon, Lincoln University Board of Curators president and senior director of government relations for Ameren Missouri. "Lincoln students have tremendous potential, and I am especially proud to see this partnership connect them with the experiences and support they need to build their futures while strengthening Missouri's workforce and communities." The one-time grant will support efforts to help students persist to graduation and prepare for successful careers. Funding will support student retention and engagement; scholarships and financial assistance for career pathways in engineering, energy, skilled trades, information technology, environmental sciences, agriculture, business and other STEM-related fields; and career-readiness opportunities such as internships, mentorship, professional development and workforce credentialing. "We are grateful to Ameren Missouri for investing in Lincoln University students and in the future workforce of our region," said Lincoln University President John B. Moseley. "This partnership will help reduce barriers to student success while expanding the experiences and career connections that prepare our students for life after graduation. It is an investment in their futures and in the communities they call home." Through the initiative, Lincoln University will build on its work to connect education with career pathways and workforce demand while reducing barriers that can prevent students from completing their degrees. The grant will support programming through Dec. 31, 2027. The partnership builds on Lincoln University's growing role in workforce development, including its Employment Academy and recent selection to lead workforce development efforts as part of the National Science Foundation's Critical Materials Crossroads Engine, a regional initiative focused on strengthening the workforce and innovation ecosystem across Missouri and Kansas. Ameren Missouri will be recognized as a Lincoln University partner throughout the 2026-27 academic year, including as a supporting sponsor of Lincoln University's 160th Birthday Bash Scholarship Soiree during Homecoming 2026, an event supporting student scholarships. University News