Ameren Corporation has established a net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2050 across all its operations in Missouri and Illinois.

A news release says the company also announced its largest-ever expansion of clean solar and wind generation while maintaining the reliability and affordability that customers have come to expect.

The clean energy expansion is included in the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) of Ameren Missouri.

Central to Ameren’s plan is the commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This new, more aggressive goal reflects the company’s leadership and continued commitment to clean energy and the environment. Milestones include reducing carbon emissions 50 percent by 2030 and 85 percent by 2040, based on 2005 levels. The new goals accelerate and expand on the company’s 2017 pledge and are consistent with the objectives of the Paris Agreement and limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Highlights of Ameren Missouri’s plan to achieve this goal include:
· The company’s largest investments in renewable solar and wind energy in its history.
· Investing billions of dollars, creating thousands of jobs.
· Building on an already solid base of carbon-free generation.
· Advancing retirements of coal-fired energy centers.
· Offering customers even more clean energy choices.
· Continuing focus on reliability and affordability.