The demand for power continues to grow as we add more and more conveniences and appliances to our daily lives. AmerenUE is committed to meeting that demand and planning for the future.    Since the 1990s, AmerenUE customers’ demand for electricity has increased by 50 percent. This demand is expected to continue to grow another 40 percent over the next 25 years. Why are we using more power? Every appliance, every video game and every TV requires power. Many UE customers have second refrigerators or plasma screen TVs, which take more electricity than a refrigerator! Think about the number of “plug ins” you have in your home. You probably have more than you did 10 years ago. Use the Self-Audit Checklist for Your Home. Download the checklist and use it as you walk through your home to discover where you can improve energy efficiencies and reduce your own demand for electricity.