Wed, Feb 27, 2013
A Public Service Commission analysis says electric utility customers will pay the same, in the end, for infrastructure improvements — whether they pay smaller increases over time through a proposed surcharge now being considered by Missouri lawmakers, or at the end of a utility’s regular rate case. State Sen. Mike Kehoe, R-Jefferson City, asked for […]
Sat, Feb 23, 2013
The future of nuclear power may be in smaller reactors that could boost a power plant’s output or provide enough electricity to run a factory. Westinghouse Electric Co., Babcock & Wilcox Co. and federal energy officials are anticipating a market for what is known as a small modular reactor, or SMR. Cranberry-based Westinghouse has eight […]
Wed, Feb 6, 2013
Dear Editor: I’ve lived in Mid-Missouri all of my life. One thing I really like about Jefferson City is that we support each other. Local businesses and their owners employ people in our communities. They support charities, schools, veterans and civic groups, and local chambers of commerce. These business owners serve on boards and volunteer […]
Mon, Feb 4, 2013
As I travel my Senate district, my constituents want to talk about jobs. They want to know what the state is doing to attract more jobs and what we are doing to keep the jobs we have. I tell them the best way to create jobs is for government to get out of their way […]
Sun, Feb 3, 2013
Back in 2003, Missouri lawmakers passed a law allowing water and gas utili-ties to request a surcharge to upgrade infrastructure deficiencies. This year electric utilities are asking for the same opportunity. The bill would enable electric utili-ties to seek and receive expedited approval from the Public Service Commis-sion for a simple surcharge to upgrade power […]
Sat, Feb 2, 2013
Dear Editor: A recent letter to the editor on electric rates was yet another head-in-the-sand complaint. Never mind Missouri already has some of the lowest rates in the region and country. What we need to be thinking about is how we are using our state’s advantages on energy to attract and retain jobs. That’s why […]
