Missouri
News
Senate gives nod to tweak in energy law, Columbia Daily Tribune, March 31, 2010
Kansas City Power and Light to use methane from St. Joseph landfill to produce electricity, Kansas City Star, March 10, 2010
Is nuclear energy renewable? If Missouri House passes HB1851, it is. St. Louis Post-Dispatch, February 16, 2010
Missouri set for its largest wind farm, United Press International, November 12, 2009
"Missouri aims to move forward with efforts to meet 15 percent of its energy demand with renewable resources through a 100-turbine wind farm."
Landfill adds to power supply, Columbia Daily Tribune, October 19, 2009
"With a new biogas plant opening at the Jefferson City landfill, Columbia is in reach of its 2012 goal for renewable energy standards."
Reports Relevant to Missouri
A Clean Energy Economy for Missouri : Analysis of the Rural Economic Development Potential of Renewable Resources, Natural Resources Defense Council, June 2009.
An analysis of the potential for renewable energy resource development in Missouri and its benefits to rural communities, by consultant Martin R. Cohen.
A few statistics about renewable energy in Missouri and an oppurtunity to get involved.
Missouri's Road to Energy Independence, Blue Green Alliance
A report highlighting the job growth in Missouri that would result from renewable energy manufacturing.
Cashing in on Clean Energy, Union of Concerned Scientists
A fact sheet on the benefits of a federal RES to Missouri.
Energy Initiative in Missouri Enjoys Powerful Support
A report about a renewable energy initiative that is receiving a lot of support in Missouri and the general increased level of commitment to renewable energy in the state.
Job Opportunities in a Green Economy: Missouri Can Gain from Fighting Global Warming
An article on the economic effects of Missouri moving towards a green society, including the implementation of renewable energy.
A map showing the green companies in Missouri and an explanation of each company.
Renewable Energy in Your State
State Policies for Renewable Energy
A database of incentives and policies for renewable energy in Missouri.
State Activities & Partnerships
DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, state activities and partnerships page.
A summary of the wind power capacity in Missouri and a listing of the current wind projects.
A DOE summary of biomass resources in Missouri (select your state).
Hydropower projects and potential in Missouri, from the Idaho National Lab.
Facts and Figures from DOE
