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“…to create more of these clean energy jobs, we need more production, more efficiency, more incentives. And that means building a new generation of safe, clean nuclear power plants in this country.”
President Obama

Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future is a nonpartisan organization of small and large businesses, labor, farmers, associations and trade groups, and Missouri citizens, who understand that securing Missouri's reliable energy sources for tomorrow means making common-sense decisions today.

• MBEF Executive Director Irl Scissors discusses cap and trade, clean energy and energy as an economic development in Missouri on KMOX 1120 AM - Hancock and Kelley.

  Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future Executive Director Irl Scissors discusses cap and trade, clean energy and energy as an economic development in Missouri on KMOX 1120 AM - Hancock and Kelley

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• 5 Questions for Joe Thomas, Missouri Coordinator for the Apollo Alliance

  The Apollo Alliance is a coalition of labor, business, environmental, and community leaders working to catalyze a clean energy revolution that will put millions of Americans to work in a new generation of high-quality, green-collar jobs. Inspired by the Apollo space program, they promote investments in energy efficiency, clean power, mass transit, next-generation vehicles, and emerging technology, as well as in education and training. Working together, they will reduce carbon emissions and oil imports, spur domestic job growth, and position America to thrive in the 21st century economy.

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• U.S. a Distant 2nd Behind China in Renewable Energy Investment, Jobs

  The usual suspects—cheap loans, electricity and labor—are coming together to put U.S. companies behind the eight ball when it comes to the race for global renewable energy leadership.  In a country that pays recent college engineering graduates $7,000 a year, China is able to bring renewable energy products—including solar panels and wind turbines—to market quicker, cheaper, and with more industry dynamism and leadership than their U.S. counterparts.  In fact, some Chinese solar panel manufacturers are reducing the price of solar panels sold in America to build market share—selling them on the American market for less than the cost of the materials, assembly and shipping.

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• Federal climate change legislation update

  Just what is in the latest version of Federal climate change legislation and what is its status?  Missouri legislators are hearing from all sides as pressure continues to mount for Congress to act.  Senator Bond has made his opposition to any bill clear, while Senator McCaskill has remained uncommitted as she recognizes the need for energy legislation, but is protective of her heavily coal-dependent state.

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• Missourians Help in Gulf Coast Oil Spill Relief Efforts

  Many Missourians are looking for a creative way to contribute when disaster strikes, and the recent Gulf Coast Oil Spill is no exception.  At Oceano Bistro, located in Clayton, all of the profits from May 11^th and 12^th will be donated to the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Relief Fund.  In Springfield, Karma Salon is asking for donations of hair and pantyhose to send for the relief effort.  Hair-stuffed stockings are used to make booms, which filter and contain oil spills. The salon is offering discounts to anyone who brings in clean, used nylon pantyhose.  The hair-raising effort is also happening in St. Louis, where Salon St. Louis collected 30 trash bags of hair by May 4^th. Yuppy Puppy Pet Spa in O’Fallon joined the effort as well.  An organization called Matter of Trust, is heading the “International Natural Fiber Recycling Movement,” and is ensuring donations get where they are needed most.

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• Government efficiency bill will bring jobs and clean energy to Missouri

  With just days to go, the Missouri General Assembly has a chance to improve government efficiency by addressing the regulatory lag of rate case cycles at the Public Service Commission.  SB791, in line for floor debate, could open the door to new investment in Missouri’s energy sector which means new jobs and much needed economic development.

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• Hearing on Missouri’s Energy Security Construction Act

  On Tuesday April 27th, the House Utilities Committee passed Chairman Ed Emery’s HB2343, a follow-up to last year’s “CWIP” legislation.  The bill provides a crucial financing tool for utility companies enabling them to recover construction costs for the development of new baseload generating plants. 

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• House Passes Energy Efficiency Financing Tool for Homeowners

  In an overwhelming majority, the Missouri House passed legislation on April 15th authorizing a program that would help Missouri homeowners make their homes more energy efficient – and pay for the necessary upgrades. Through a proposed financing program that would pay for the initial improvement costs, the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program is making its way through the Missouri General Assembly.  The program would allow municipalities to issue bonds to make loans to homeowners for energy-saving improvements, while giving consumers 20 years to repay.  Loans would be assessed on homeowners’ property tax statement and would be transferable if homes are sold.

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• Animal Waste – Part of Missouri’s Energy Solution

  Missouri, as one of the top animal producing states in the nation, is on the precipice of a major, if not controversial, renewable energy opportunity.  Animal waste creates methane gas, which can be converted into electricity that can power neighboring homes and schools.  Missouri’s energy portfolio is at a critical crossroads– as we currently rely on imported fossil fuels for over 80% of our energy needs.  To address this imbalance, Missouri took a first step, enacting a Renewable Energy Standard that will require 15 percent of the state’s energy to come from renewable sources by 2021.

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• Offshore drilling, difficult choices, and what it means for Missouri

  On March 31, President Obama made a somewhat surprising announcement when he called for offshore drilling in certain coastal areas of the United States.  The proposal is intended to reduce dependence on imported oil, generate revenue from the sale of offshore leases, and help win political support for comprehensive energy and climate legislation.  The move is a strong step to the middle as the President lays the groundwork to garner bipartisan support for his energy policy.

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MBEF is a nonpartisan organization of small and large businesses, labor, farmers, associations and trade groups, and Missouri citizens, who understand that securing Missouri's reliable energy sources for tomorrow means making common-sense decisions today.

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