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By Joey McLaughlin April 21, 2025 8:55 am

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Manager of DER and New Clean Energy Programs for Ameren Illinois, Michael Pittman talks with Joey McLaughlin on the WTAX Morning NewsWatch about the Ameren Illinois Public School Carbon-Free Assessment Program.

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