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The following news clips highlight Missouri involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
October 21, 2009
Missouri Governor Dedicates Landfill Gas Facility
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon dedicated a combined heat and power facility in Jefferson City that runs on landfill gas and that is expected to save state taxpayers $1 million per year in energy bills. More
September 16, 2009
DOE Delivers $354 Million for Energy Efficiency Projects in 22 States
DOE has awarded $354 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to 22 states under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. More
July 1, 2009
DOE Awards $454 Million for Clean Energy in 18 States
The states of Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Washington. and West Virginia have received $454 million in Recovery Act funds through DOE's State Energy Program. More
November 12, 2008
Missouri Voters Approve a Renewable Energy Requirement
Missouri's investor-owned utilities will have to draw on renewable energy for 15% of their electricity supply by 2021, after the state's voters approved the Missouri Clean Energy Initiative, or Proposition C. The proposition gained approval from two-thirds of the state's voters. More
October 20, 2008
National Governors Association, General Motors, and 10 States to Develop Ethanol Infrastructure
The National Governors Association has announced it has brokered partnerships between General Motors Corporation and 10 states to enhance access to E85. The partnerships will work to select the best pump locations and advance development and usage of the states' E85 infrastructure. More
September 24, 2007
Missouri Dedicates First Utility-Scale Wind Power Plant
Rural Missouri electric cooperatives will benefit from the first utility-scale wind project in the state. The plant will generate 57 megawatts and is the first of three wind projects that will provide a total of 157 megawatts. More
June 26, 2007
Missouri Legislation Promotes Renewable Energy
Missouri has passed a new law that includes measures such as setting targets for renewable energy use, requiring retail electric suppliers to offer net metering on renewable energy generation, and promoting alternative fuel and alternative fuel vehicles. More
March 16, 2007
DOE Selects Missouri Cooperative as Wind Cooperative of the Year
DOE has selected Missouri-based Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. as the 2006 Wind Cooperative of the Year. The electric coop will bring three 50-megawatt wind projects online in 2007. The Alaska Village Electric Cooperative also received recognition for its wind power activities. More
January 11, 2007
Couple harnesses backyard power
A small wind turbine is installed on a farm in Boone County, Missouri. It will connect to the electric grid and run the electric meter backwards when the wind turbine's power isn't being used; thus, creating a credit with the electric company. More
July 12, 2006
Missouri Requires 10 Percent Ethanol in Most Gasoline Sold
By 2008, if you buy gasoline in Missouri, it will probably contain about 10 percent ethanol, thanks to legislation signed into law in early July. The new law voids the requirement when ethanol costs more than gasoline and also exempts premium blends of gasoline. More
