Who We Are
Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future (MBEF)
Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future (MBEF) is a Missouri non-profit corporation established in the belief that alternative and clean energy development are powerful engines to build Missouri’s economy and create thousands of new jobs.
MBEF is a nonpartisan organization comprised 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’s co-chairs are distinguished Missourians from diverse backgrounds, promoting common missions for the betterment of our state:
- Advocating for reliable, affordable and clean energy solutions to meet Missouri’s needs, develop its economy and create new jobs;
- Promoting sensible energy solutions relying on clean, renewable and alternative energy sources;
- Educating and organizing Missourians and our leaders to work toward more balanced and sustainable energy sources;
- Working to assure Missourians have affordable, abundant energy supplies not only year-round, but for years to come.
MBEF calls on Missouri legislators and state leaders to educate Missourians about energy issues and enact legislation that promotes new clean and renewable energy sources while providing accountability and regulatory oversight in the interest of Missouri consumers.
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MBEF is tracking projects and policies that promote clean energy and stimulate our economy
- Washington Examiner.com: Possible new use proposed for old Chrysler plant in St. Louis County in Missouri
- Kansas City.com: Utility programs succeed in cooling off summertime demand for electricity
- Columbia Daily Tribune: Bond makes biomass push
See what the experts are saying about Cap and Trade and how it will impact Missouri.
- Missourian: LOCALLY GROWN: Energy legislation can put Missouri on pace
- Renewable Energy WOrld: Missouri Biodiesel Producer Opens for Business in Response to RFS2
- The Atlantic: Will Obama Go Big?
MBEF is following strategic national clean energy news that impacts both the economy and our environment.
- The Washington Post: Nuclear energy has environmental pluses; safety remains an issue
- BrighterEnergy.org: Kerry seeks fresh Senate focus on renewable energy incentives
- IEnergy Saver: Surprise! Coal & Nuclear Power are Keys to Obamas Energy


