Thu, Dec 12, 2013
Jefferson City, MO – Today, Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future’s Executive Director Irl Scissors expresses disappointment upon hearing that Westinghouse Electric Company was denied a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a Small Modular Reactor in Missouri. The project would have enhanced Missouri’s clean energy options, created thousands of local jobs […]
Tue, Sep 24, 2013
Recently, President Obama put forth a plan that addresses “Economic Benefits of Increasing Electric Grid Resilience to Weather Outages.” This plan was compiled to address the growing number of weather-related catastrophes and their damaging impact on our electric infrastructure and the economy. Whether you agree with the president or question the realness of climate change, […]
Fri, Aug 23, 2013
Now that Missouri students are back in classrooms, we are seeing some interesting trends at one of our state’s finest institutions. Missouri University of Science & Technology is seeing a record enrollment in 2013 estimating a total enrollment of about 7,900 students. According to this AP article, the school will also have record numbers of female […]
Mon, Jul 15, 2013
While we greatly respect Governor Nixon’s veto of SB240 and the reasons behind it, we are disappointed in the missed opportunity to expand the efforts to improve and replace Missouri’s utility infrastructure. Missouri’s gas utilities have replaced and modernized over 200 miles of pipeline – “more than 86 percent in excess of the amount mandated under the PSC order” – and are poised to continue their progress. This work was performed by Missouri’s skilled labor force – creating hundreds of jobs – and as progress continues, more jobs will be added to the effort.
Fri, Jun 28, 2013
As we approach Independence Day and as summer heats up, there is no better time to think about Missouri’s energy needs now and in the future. As air conditioners run and irrigation systems water our crops and lawns, we are blessed with great access to resources that power our needs.
Fri, Jun 7, 2013
Missouri’s 2013 legislative session closed with some progress on the energy front. While the General Assembly missed a golden opportunity to pass an electric ISRS bill that would have lead to major job creation, an updated regulatory structure and massive upgrades to our electric infrastructure, two other bills successfully made it through the process and […]
