Fri, Jan 13, 2012
Under the deafening roar of turbines and generators, Senator Claire McCaskill got a look at the ins and outs of the John Twitty Energy Center on Thursday afternoon. It was part of her statewide ’Hometown Energy Tour’ of power plants, and her quest to learn about possible ways to meet the state’s future energy needs. “Whether it […]
Fri, Jan 13, 2012
We applaud Rep. Riddle for her determination and effort to file and pass this important piece of legislation. In the wake of stricter EPA emissions standards and the rising demand for electricity, MBEF believes the passage of this bill is needed now more than ever in Missouri. Its passage could lead to thousands of new […]
Tue, Jan 10, 2012
Rep. Jeanie Riddle, R-Mokane, said Monday she intends to file legislation soon that would allow Ameren Missouri to recover costs of obtaining an early site permit for a second nuclear reactor at Callaway Energy Center. “Last year the House approved a measure I offered that would make it possible to expand the nuclear plant in […]
Fri, Jan 6, 2012
New U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rules could mean Sikeston saying goodbye to some of the lowest electricity rates in the nation. Sikeston’s Board of Municipal Utilities’ rates are among the lowest in the state, while Missouri is listed among the five states with the lowest retail electricity rates. But that all could change within the […]
Thu, Jan 5, 2012
U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill does not want to see Missouri penalized for relying on coal-fired electric generation. McCaskill visited Thursday afternoon with leaders at the Ralls County Electric Cooperative, which serves Ralls, Pike, Monroe, Marion and Audrain counties. She has been conducting a “Hometown Energy Tour” and said people throughout the state are concerned that […]
Fri, Dec 30, 2011
Former California based wind turbine manufacturer Nordic Windpower USA is moving to Kansas City International Airport, creating an abundance of jobs over the year six years. Nordic Windpower USA will be part of the latest renewable energy development project plan by way of Missouri Governor Jay Nixon, who fronted $5.6 million to help move the […]
