Fri, Feb 25, 2011
If you build it, they will come. And possibly better the economy. At the Holts Summit Community Betterment Association on Thursday, Ameren Missouri representative Lonna Trammell detailed the fundamentals of the proposed Callaway II nuclear plant. Ameren is partnering with the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives, Kansas City Power and Light, and the Missouri Public […]
Wed, Feb 23, 2011
MEDIA RELEASE Kim Carlos – 816-550-1782 kim@moenergyfuture.com MBEF Joins 19 Senators in Supporting Bipartisan Legislation to Secure Missouri’s Energy Future Sen. Mike Kehoe’s Plan Protects Consumers, Creates Jobs, Ensures Affordable Rates February 23, 2011 (Jefferson City, Missouri) – Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future (MBEF) today applauded Sen. Mike Kehoe’s (R-Jefferson City) newly introduced Senate […]
Wed, Feb 23, 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Public support for nuclear energy remains near record levels, with solid majorities believing nuclear energy will and should play a prominent role in the nation’s energy future, according to a new public opinion survey. For the second consecutive year, more than 70 percent of Americans said they favor the use of nuclear energy as […]
Tue, Feb 22, 2011
On Feb. 18, the Columbia Missourian ran a letter to the editor, “Legislature seems intent to overturn the people’s decision.” The author failed to mention one of the biggest challenges Missouri is facing today: securing our energy future. Right now, 80 percent of Missouri’s electricity comes from aging coal plants. In the coming years, these […]
Tue, Feb 22, 2011
A recent letter claimed that the Missouri Energy Partnership Act, better known as Senate Bill 50/House Bill 124, is risky and unnecessary. The real risk would be dismissing this legislation. Missouri gets most of its power from aging coal plants that soon will need to be replaced or retired. At the same time, our energy […]
Tue, Feb 22, 2011
MEDIA RELEASE Kim Carlos – 816-550-1782 kim@moenergyfuture.com Nuclear Site Permit Bill Clears First Hurdle House Bill 124 Passes Utility Committee by 21-2 Vote February 22, 2011 (Jefferson City, Missouri) – House Bill 124, a bill that would enable Missouri’s electric service providers to obtain a site permit for a new nuclear plant in Callaway County […]
