Keys to a better future

The All-In Approach

Upgrade Energy Infrastructure/Regulatory Reform

In 2018, Missouri finally updated its more than 100 year old regulatory structure that discouraged investments in our aging infrastructure by passing Senate Bill 564. Missouri’s new energy policy will allow our state to build a smarter, more secure energy future. Moving forward, it will be easier to improve the energy grid with next generation technologies, strengthening reliability and reducing the frequency and length of power outages in our state. Provisions of SB 564 also secure the grid against emerging physical and cybersecurity threats.

In 2025, with the passage of Senate Bill 4, other utilities including our gas and water companies, were given tools to continue to upgrade Missouri’s infrastructure to keep up with the demand and growth of Missouri’s economy. These projects will create thousands of jobs and generate millions of dollars for our state.

Investments in Smart Grid and Cybersecurity

SmartGrid technology allows utilities and consumers greater control and transparency providing more reliable and efficient service at a greater cost savings.  Improvements in technology will also provide assurances that Missouri’s energy supply and consumer data are safe and secure from cyber attacks.

Cleaner Energy Sources

Our state is home to a diverse assortment of energy resources. Missouri’s Department of Natural Resources provides a wealth of information on our locally sourced energy. From wood to water to nuclear, we are lucky to have so many in-state options. As it relates to electricity, just fifteen years ago, our state was over 86% dependent on imported coal. Fast forward to today, we are just 56% coal dependent with a number of other local sources including solar, wind, and natural gas increasing their footprint significantly.

Nuclear Energy

There is no debate that nuclear power plants provide clean and reliable energy. These plants also provide jobs and boost the economies in their local communities. For example, Ameren’s nuclear plant in Callaway County, Mo., which has been operating safely and efficiently since 1984, provides electricity for about 780,000 households. It also employs more than 1,000 workers and generates $9 million in annual tax revenue to the county.

In July of 2025, Governor Kehoe hosted the first Missouri Nuclear Summit in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy and the University of Missouri. Experts in the field discussed the future of nuclear technology and energy. The growing energy demands from artificial intelligence and data centers are driving a renewed focus on nuclear technology advancements to secure a clean and reliable power supply. New and existing nuclear technologies are being leveraged and developed to meet this surging demand.