Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future

MISSED OPPORTUNITY OF 2013 LEGISLATURE: ENABLING ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT, BETTER POWER RELIABILITY AND JOB CREATION

Fri, May 17, 2013

The Missouri Legislature missed a prime opportunity this session to enable massive new investment in our state’s electric power infrastructure. Lawmakers and supporters worked countless hours to craft and improve Senate Bill 207 and House Bill 398, the Infrastructure Strengthening and Regulatory Streamlining Act. Special thanks to Senator Kehoe, Chairman Lager, Representative Riddle and Chairman […]

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Advancing ISRS

Mon, Apr 29, 2013

Support across Missouri continues to grow for ISRS legislation. Just last week, David Farr, CEO of Emerson Electric sent a letter to legislative leadership expressing his company’s support for ISRS. The following is a quote from his letter: “We at Emerson understand the important link between having a reliable energy infrastructure and a strong economy […]

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Exciting Momentum This Week

Sun, Apr 14, 2013

This week, former Sen. Kit Bond submitted a powerful op-ed in the Columbia Daily Tribune titled “Measure will keep lights on.” His words emphasized the importance of Infrastructure Strengthening and Regulatory Streamlining (ISRS) legislation, and the urgent need for Missouri to invest in a new and improved infrastructure that would yield much-needed jobs, improve electric service and reliability and directly benefit […]

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Westinghouse Supports MO Electric ISRS Legislation

Wed, Apr 10, 2013

Jefferson City, MO — The company behind the development of the next-generation in small modular reactor technology, Westinghouse Electric Company, is partnering with Missouri’s electric utilities in strong support of ISRS legislation to modernize the state’s aging electrical grid. Westinghouse is focused on Missouri as a location to develop and manufacture cutting-edge small modular reactors. […]

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Continue to spread the word

Mon, Apr 8, 2013

As the Missouri General Assembly continues work on Infrastructure Strengthening and Regulatory Streamlining (ISRS) legislation, The Brattle Group, a financial and economic consulting firm, released a very encouraging report that helps quantify the economic impact that ISRS legislation will provide if it is passed. The new study confirms that ISRS would mean direct cost savings for […]

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Why Missouri Needs ISRS

Thu, Apr 4, 2013

Missouri’s electric infrastructure is aging while consumers’ expectations for reliability are rising. A new report, Electric Utility Regulatory Practices in Missouri, details the challenges and opportunities we face. About the Author: James R. Moody is the owner and president of James R. Moody & Associates, a Jefferson City-based consulting firm. Moody spent the first 19 years […]

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