Tue, Dec 17, 2013
As the holidays are fast approaching, Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future is asking Missourians to give themselves the gift of energy saving by taking advantage of tips to reduce energy costs within the home. Here are some tips from Missouri energy companies about how to save on heating, lighting and powering electronics, like computers and cell phones.
Thu, Dec 12, 2013
Government funding of up to $226 million to develop small modular nuclear reactor technology will go to an Oregon firm instead of a group that included Ameren Missouri. The Energy Department funding, announced Thursday, will go to NuScale Power, of Portland. NuScale and the government will move next to negotiate an agreement that lays out […]
Wed, Dec 11, 2013
Jefferson City, MO – Today, Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future (MBEF) Executive Director Irl Scissors made the case that Missourians cannot afford to wait on investments to improve the state’s energy infrastructure. Noting recent news in mid-Missouri that forecasts a looming statewide problem, Scissors called for action. The Columbia Daily Tribune reported recently that Columbia […]
Wed, Oct 23, 2013
JEFFERSON City, MO — Just yesterday, Senator Claire McCaskill announced a federal grant awarded to the University of Missouri to further develop the Small Modular Reactor industry in Missouri. The grant, totaling $1,842,977 provided by the Economic Development Administration and the Employment and Training Administration, will be used for research and planning, supporting Missouri manufacturers who engage […]
Wed, Sep 25, 2013
Dear Editor: As a regular reader of your publication, I’m dismayed to keep seeing these letters allegedly written by a concerned citizen continually bashing the electric company. These letters coincidentally push familiar talking points as if someone or some unhappy corporation is feeding him the lines. As a matter of fact, Missourians should be thankful […]
Wed, Jul 17, 2013
As part of the Obama Administration’s all-of-the-above strategy to accelerate clean energy leadership and to enable a low-carbon economy, the Energy Department announced $3.5 million for four advanced nuclear reactor projects that go beyond traditional light water designs. These projects — led by General Atomics, GE Hitachi, Gen4 Energy and Westinghouse — will address key […]
