Missouri
Small Missouri utility proposes big pivot to clean energy in latest resource plan
Empire District Electric Co. wants to retire its coal plant early and replace it with cheaper wind, solar and storage.
electric vehicle charging
Can batteries help smooth demand and lower utility fees for EV fast chargers?
A Missouri test will look at lead-acid batteries’ potential to reduce or eliminate demand fees for vehicle charging.
Solar Workforce Diversity
Missouri solar installer making strides recruiting and hiring military veterans
Missouri Sun Solar far exceeds the industry average for veteran employment — and its founder isn’t done hiring.
solar
Midwest utilities ‘overwhelmingly surprised’ by solar subscription demand
The plans, marketed as community solar, have seen warm reception in Nebraska and in Missouri, where one project is “78% oversubscribed.”
securitization
Kansas, Missouri among latest states to debate refinancing for aging coal plants
Bills surfaced in both states that would let utilities refinance uneconomic power plants using ratepayer-backed bonds.