Thu, Jul 13, 2017
I hope this summer finds you cool and well. The legislative session ended in May with little fanfare regarding energy policy. Despite strong momentum thanks in part to an impassioned floor speech for jobs by Rep. Don Rone, our effort to push grid modernization and economic development came up short. Energy Special Session A lifeline […]
Thu, Nov 17, 2016
We know Republicans advocate for principles like personal responsibility, smaller government, and free market capitalism. It seems like a natural link between these principles and the innovative nature of the renewable energy industry (wind, solar, etc.). So I wonder why more Republicans don’t embrace renewables with open arms? I’ve attended a number of energy conferences […]
Thu, Nov 17, 2016
The Missouri Supreme Court’s considering a case involving Renewable Energy Standards. Supreme Court of Missouri The Public Service Commission, known as the PSC, proposed a rule in 2010 which included “geographic sourcing” provisions. Those provisions forbid utilities from purchasing renewable energy credits for power produced or consumed outside Missouri. A joint state legislative committee disapproved […]
Wed, Oct 19, 2016
Keeping the Lights On Even with a strong legacy of regulatory compliance and billions of dollars infrastructure investment, electric, gas, and water utilities are still subject to successful cyber attacks. The industry views that prospect with grave concern, as the consequences of such an attack on the companies supplying a city or a nation’s fuel, […]
Wed, Oct 19, 2016
Cyberattacks are on the rise, and a staggering 41% of them target the energy sector. In order to protect the nation’s critical infrastructure, the sector must contend with a diverse set of unique challenges, from aging and disparate networks to a lack of awareness of threats and vulnerabilities. The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE), […]
Wed, Oct 19, 2016
Troops to Energy Jobs, Veterans in Energy’s sister organization, is designed to help members of the military make a successful transition to a rewarding career in the energy industry. There is no better way to give back to our veterans than by providing opportunities for a successful transition to a rewarding career. The nation’s electric and gas industries believe that […]
