Wed, Dec 8, 2010
Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future applauds the introduction of Senator-Elect Mike Kehoe’s (R-Jefferson City) bill that would allow site development for a second nuclear power plant in Missouri.
Tue, Sep 21, 2010
Post Dispatch Op-Ed by MBEF Executive Director says investment in the energy sector will get Missouri out of the economic doldrums. Diversification creates jobs.
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future Executive Director Irl Scissors discusses cap and trade, clean energy and energy as an economic development in Missouri on KMOX 1120 AM – Hancock and Kelley
Mon, Aug 9, 2010
The Apollo Alliance is a coalition of labor, business, environmental, and community leaders working to catalyze a clean energy revolution that will put millions of Americans to work in a new generation of high-quality, green-collar jobs. Inspired by the Apollo space program, they promote investments in energy efficiency, clean power, mass transit, next-generation vehicles, and emerging technology, as well as in education and training. Working together, they will reduce carbon emissions and oil imports, spur domestic job growth, and position America to thrive in the 21st century economy.
Tue, Jul 20, 2010
The usual suspects—cheap loans, electricity and labor—are coming together to put U.S. companies behind the eight ball when it comes to the race for global renewable energy leadership. In a country that pays recent college engineering graduates $7,000 a year, China is able to bring renewable energy products—including solar panels and wind turbines—to market quicker, cheaper, and with more industry dynamism and leadership than their U.S. counterparts. In fact, some Chinese solar panel manufacturers are reducing the price of solar panels sold in America to build market share—selling them on the American market for less than the cost of the materials, assembly and shipping.
Mon, Jun 14, 2010
Just what is in the latest version of Federal climate change legislation and what is its status? Missouri legislators are hearing from all sides as pressure continues to mount for Congress to act. Senator Bond has made his opposition to any bill clear, while Senator McCaskill has remained uncommitted as she recognizes the need for energy legislation, but is protective of her heavily coal-dependent state.
