Ameren Powers Student Innovation | Peoria News

Peoria News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Ameren is revolutionizing energy education by partnering with a local college to fund a cutting-edge microgrid lab — a real-world playground where students train with the same tech they’ll use on the job. Beyond the lab, Ameren’s offering paid internships that let students tackle real projects, build resumes, and bring fresh ideas to the table. It’s a win-win: students gain hands-on experience while Ameren scouts top talent — some of their best hires came from these programs. The goal? Expose future engineers to industry challenges and spark innovation through new perspectives. This…