Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future

Show Your Support for the Nuclear Site Permit Bill

Wed, Aug 3, 2011

As you may have heard, Gov. Jay Nixon has called for a special legislative session to promote Missouri job growth and economic development. Unfortunately, the early site permit legislation, which would preserve the option to construct a second nuclear power plant in Missouri, will not be part of the special session. Like you, we are disappointed that the largest potential boost to our economy – construction of a new nuclear plant – was left off the table.

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Missouri Needs Nuclear Site Permit Bill to Compete

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

We heard some big news last week from Governor Nixon and the Missouri General Assembly: Missouri will hold a special legislative session in September. The session will focus on economic development. But the nuclear site permit bill — legislation that would bring thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic investment — is not yet included on the special session docket.

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Securing Missouri’s Energy Independence

Tue, Jul 12, 2011

This month we are celebrating our country’s independence, but today, we are focused on Missouri’s energy independence. Not only can we harness power from the sun and wind, Missouri farmers are taking advantage of federal subsidies to plant seeds and turn harvested crops into biofuels. Methane from landfills, algae and many other resources are also advancing as energy options for our state.

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Thanks to A Few Large Industrial Corporations, Missourians Lose Out on Potential for Jobs and Billions in Economic Investment for our State

Fri, May 20, 2011

The most significant economic development bill debated in the state legislature this year had the support of the governor, lieutenant governor, large majorities of legislators in both the House and Senate, small and large businesses, economic development organizations, labor organizations, farmers, various trade groups and countless individual Missourians. The bill would have assured that Missouri had options for keeping electric rates low and meeting future demand for energy. And it would have led to the creation of thousands of good jobs at the same time.

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Indiana Moves Toward Nuclear Power

Mon, May 2, 2011

Indiana’s legislature has taken a major step toward keeping electricity rates low in their state. Senate Bill 251, which allows energy utilities to recover certain costs for clean energy projects, including nuclear energy production or generation facilities, passed Indiana’s House by a vote of 62-34 and the Senate by a vote of 31-19. The bill now moves to Gov. Mitch Daniels for his signature.

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