Mon, Mar 18, 2013
Imagine buying the latest computer with access to all the state-of-the-art games and programs — and then trying to access the Internet through a rotary phone. Forcing the latest technology to rely on outdated delivery systems doesn’t make sense in telecommunications, and it doesn’t make sense in energy either. Yet that is what America would […]
Tue, Mar 12, 2013
Good news for Missouri consumers–The Infrastructure Strengthening and Regulatory Streamlining (ISRS) legislation just got better as new language is expected to be added that will bolster the already strong Public Service Commission oversight in SB207/HB398.
Fri, Mar 8, 2013
Exciting progress is taking place in the Missouri General Assembly, and we need your help! The House and Senate are expected to vote on Infrastructure Strengthening and Regulatory Streamlining (ISRS) in the coming weeks. Please act now and make sure your legislator knows you support this critical legislation for Missouri. Many of MBEF’s members delivered […]
Thu, Feb 28, 2013
(Jefferson City, Mo.) – A new Missouri Public Service Commission analysis says legislation to modernize power infrastructure won’t carry any extra costs for electric customers compared to current law. “The Missouri PSC, which has final say on any utility case, is the recognized authority when it comes to electric rates. The independent Missouri PSC has […]
Wed, Feb 20, 2013
Statement by Executive Director Irl Scissors on Senate Committee Passage of ISRS Legislation The Senate Commerce and Energy Committee took a step forward for Missouri today by overwhelmingly voting to support Senate Bill 207, the Infrastructure Strengthening and Regulatory Streamlining Act. The committee took input from a wide range of consumer groups, businesses and energy […]
Fri, Feb 8, 2013
Major happenings on the energy front in Missouri this week. Important legislation to make our electric regulatory process more efficient and allow $1 billion in upgrades to our energy infrastructure – creating jobs in the process – made significant progress this week! The Infrastructure Strengthening and Regulatory Streamlining (ISRS) bill was discussed at a hearing […]
