Gov. Nixon announces agreement with energy consortium to seek permit for a second nuclear power plant at Callaway

Fri, Nov 19, 2010

JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Jay Nixon today announced an agreement with key energy companies across the state to begin the process to construct a second nuclear power plant in Missouri, while protecting the interests of consumers. The Governor made the announcement at the Governor’s Mansion in Jefferson City, with community, labor and business leaders. Gov. Nixon said he […]

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Homeowners in Missouri have new incentives to go green

Wed, Nov 17, 2010

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — with the cold months upon us, you may be looking for ways to make your home more energy efficient. A new program gives homeowners a cash rebate of up to 70 percent when you make improvements recommended by an energy audit. and, just because your home isn’t an old home, you shouldn’t assume you […]

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Growth of area green jobs is undeniable

Tue, Nov 16, 2010

In the wake of an election in which economic woes were at the top of Americans’ concerns, it is worth looking at what has worked to create jobs in Missouri over the last several years. During a time when most job growth has faltered, the growth of green jobs in Missouri has been a significant […]

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Mo. judge dismisses solar power rebate lawsuit

Mon, Nov 15, 2010

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Missouri judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed over a renewable energy law that would require utilities to offer rebates to customers who install solar power systems. Voters approved the renewable energy law in 2008, which included a requirement for investor-owned utilities to use solar power. Customers were to receive a $2 per watt rebate […]

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Nuclear Plants Increase Reliability

Mon, Nov 1, 2010

Have you noticed that the lead energy source in the effort to halt climate change is not natural gas, but rather nuclear power? That’s the case not just in America but also in much of the rest of the world. It’s one of the most positive environmental developments around. Nuclear power accounts for about 20 […]

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Solar film brightens 3M’s future locally: Plant expansion to create 120 jobs, revitalize factory

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

Finding parking at 3M’s manufacturing plant on Route B in Columbia is easy. Inside, the production space is more than half empty. On both sides of one hallway, rooms the size of basketball courts were left vacant as the company scaled down US production of goods made cheaper overseas. With the expansion of renewable energy […]

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