Ameren Corporation has announced the approval of the Denny-Zachary-Thomas Hill-Maywood (DZTM) Project, a significant energy initiative aimed at enhancing the reliability and resilience of the energy grid in northern Missouri. Approved unanimously by the Missouri Public Service Commission, the project will involve the construction of a 200-mile power line route across 10 counties, primarily following existing transmission corridors. The DZTM Project, a collaboration between Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois, Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission, and Ameren Missouri, will feature a double-circuit configuration to minimize construction impact and support local agricultural activities. Expected to begin construction in early 2027, with service starting in 2029, the project will prioritize using local contractors and union workers, ensuring economic benefits remain in the community.