KCP&L will increase wind power and energy conservation

Wed, Jan 8, 2014

Kansas City Power & Light Co. announced that it intends to expand two of its energy-efficiency programs, one of which doubles its wind-generating capacity to serve 124,000 homes.

Under the other program, the utility will open the rebate programs under the Missouri Energy Efficient Investment Act to all of its Missouri customers. That counters environmentalists’ criticism that an earlier conservation-incentive plan wasn’t comprehensive enough.

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PRESS RELEASE: Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future 2014 Agenda

Thu, Jan 2, 2014

Jefferson City, MO – Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future’s goals for 2014 focus on realistic and necessary improvements to how we receive and produce energy. Renewable and clean energy options, electric infrastructure improvements, energy sector job creation and educating Missourians about various levels of reduced energy consumption are the top goals for 2014.

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Small modular reactors offer ‘exciting opportunity’ for Mo.

Mon, Dec 23, 2013

The dining area of the Oak Meadow Country Club was full on Tuesday with area leaders for Rolla Regional Economic Commission’s (RREC) annual luncheon and board meeting. After some welcoming remarks and approval of board members and officers, Executive Director Cyndra Lorey gave an overview of the region’s economic landscape. According to Lorey the region […]

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PRESS RELEASE: MORE Gifts of Energy Savings: Ways to Save on Cooking and Cleaning

Thu, Dec 19, 2013

Earlier this week, Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future put out energy saving tips to help curb costs on heating, lighting, and running electronics this holiday season. As Missourians prepare to host family guests and holiday dinners, keep these additional energy savers from Missouri energy companies and the Department of Energy in mind when it comes to cleaning and cooking.

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