Ameren Illinois has been awarded the ReliabilityOne Most Improved Utility Award by PA Consulting.

The award acknowledges exhibiting the highest sustained levels in reliability in both duration and frequency over the past five years, reports Daily Energy Insider.

"We are proud of the strides we have made to modernize our electric grid, reduce outages, restore power more quickly after storms, and improve customer satisfaction," Richard Mark, chairman and president of Ameren Illinois, said. "The investments we have made in technology and physical improvements are resulting in an improved electric grid and better reliability for our customers."

"Since 2000, PA Consulting's ReliabilityOne program has celebrated electric utilities providers that are reaching new heights of reliability. This year, we recognize a new category of top performers, the 'most improved' utilities in the US." Gregg Edeson, PA Consulting's ReliabilityOne Program Director, said.

Ameren Illinois serves 1.2 million electric customers throughout central and southern Illinois.

Source: Daily Energy Insider