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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.
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
February 15, 2006
Ford and GM to Help Install E85 Pumps in Missouri and Illinois
The Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation (GM) have made firm commitments to increase the availability of ethanol-rich E85 in the Midwest. Combined, the two companies' efforts should result in 66 new E85 pumps in Missouri and Illinois, including many in the Chicago area. More
July 14, 2005
Missouri Legislature Allows Agencies to Save Through Energy Performance Contracts
Missouri Governor Matt Blunt signed a bill that allows state agencies to keep a portion of their savings from energy performance contracts a revolving fund. More
August 1, 2004