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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
