Tue, Mar 17, 2026
Greetings MBEF Members, As winter begins to loosen its grip across Missouri, conversations about energy are heating up. From legislative debate in Jefferson City to discussion about data centers and electric bills, there is no shortage of headlines. As always, context matters. Here is what you need to know this month: Setting the Record Straight […]
Wed, Nov 26, 2025
Greetings MBEF Members: After a long stretch of heat and drought, temperatures have changed and much needed rain is finally here. While we shut off our air conditioners, the threat of rising energy bills continues to make headlines. Should we be concerned? Are data centers to blame? The answers are complicated, but in short, NO. […]
Wed, Jul 9, 2025
Greetings MBEF Members: I hope you all had a wonderful Independence Day weekend. As we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy as a nation, let us appreciate our charge toward energy independence and the significant steps taken in both the Missouri General Assembly and the U.S. Congress. New Missouri Utility Infrastructure Investment Earlier this year Governor […]
Mon, Jul 7, 2025
Ameren Missouri has unveiled plans for the Big Hollow Energy Center, a major redevelopment of the now-closed Rush Island coal plant. The new facility in Jefferson County will feature both natural gas generation and large-scale battery storage — marking a key step in Ameren’s transition to cleaner, more flexible energy. While local leaders have welcomed […]
Mon, Jan 13, 2025
Greetings MBEF Members: Wow, 2025 is bringing all kinds of weather to Missouri in the first weeks of the new year. We’ve got snow and ice in the northern half of the state and wet weather to the south. Road crews are clearing roads 24/7 right now and we are grateful for their dedication to […]
Mon, Oct 14, 2024
Greetings MBEF Members: Fall is definitely here. The hot and dry September put much of the state under abnormal drought conditions. The wet weather due to Hurricane Helene provided some relief, however drought conditions remain over much of Missouri. Good news though, as it is harvest time, so the clear weather allows everything from beans […]
