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10-29-2008	West End Word: Prop. C could make renewables part of state’s energy mix A November ballot initiative that could shape Missouri’s energy policy — perhaps resulting in a proliferation of wind turbines and rooftop solar panels across the state — can trace its roots to a small law office in downtown St. Louis. Henry Robertson, a lawyer at the Great Rivers Environmental Law Center, drafted the legal language in the ballot initiative. The ballot initiative, known as Proposition C, could result in mandating how much of Missouri’s energy should come from renewable resources over the coming years. It would force the state’s main utility companies to guarantee that 15 percent of its energy comes from renewable resources by the year 2021. It would also ensure that at least 2 percent comes from solar power. A series of intermediate targets also would be put into put into play, with the first being in 2011. [ Read More ]
10-27-2008	KY3-TV Springfield: Proposition C Would Increase Use of Renewable Fuels for Electricity Proposition C would set mandatory bench marks for the state’s three, investor-owned utility companies. [ Read More ]
10-24-2008	Springfield News-Leader: Clean energy will give state bright future What if, in one step, you could help make the state of Missouri more energy independent; create jobs and increase economic investment in our state; and guarantee an increase in the production of cleaner energy from sources like wind and the sun? [ Read More ]
10-24-2008	Bolivar Herald-Free Press: Electric utilities face renewable energy initiative from Prop. C Investor-owned electric utilities in Missouri will be required to get a percentage of their electricity from renewable energy sources if Proposition C passes in November. The Missouri Clean Energy Initiative would establish a Renewable Electricity Standard in an effort to create energy independence in the state, reduce the price of energy and reduce carbon emissions. Similar initiatives exist in 26 other states. [ Read More ]
10-24-2008	Prime Buzz Kansas City Star: Prop C backers say it will improve economy, put people back to work It was a happy day Thursday for the unlikely coalition of a public utility, a national environmental group and a labor organization gathered to discuss a Missouri green ballot initiative. [ Read More ]
10-24-2008	The St. Louis American: Missouri voters will have the opportunity to vote on two constitutional amendments and three statutory amendments during the Nov. 4 general election. Proposition C would amend the Missouri Constitution to require investor-owned electric utilities, such as AmerenUE, to generate or purchase electricity from renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, biomass and hydropower, with the renewable energy sources equaling at least 2 percent of retail sales by 2011, increasing incrementally to at least 15 percent by 2021, including at least 2 percent from solar energy; it would limit to no more than 1 percent any rate increase for this renewable energy. Proposition C will gradually reduce Missouri’s reliance on fossil fuels and ultimately could lower energy costs. The initiative also will reduce pollution, since only financial penalties for noncompliance will encourage utilities to commit to renewable energy sources. It also should promote new economic development and job creation in the state, as new energy sources will require new construction and manufacturing. Renewable energy is the future, and this amendment would ensure we are moving toward that future. We strongly endorse a vote of YES ON PROPOSITION C. [ Read More ]
10-22-2008	Kansas City Star: Clean Energy Initiative would work well for Missouri On Nov. 4 Missouri voters will have the opportunity to secure clean, renewable energy through Proposition C, the Clean Energy Initiative. Backed by the names of 163,000 Missourians, the initiative requires the investor-owned utilities Ameren, Kansas City Power & Light, Aquila and Empire to obtain 15 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2021. [ Read More ]
10-20-2008	Springfield News Leader: Clean energy proposition has no enemies St. Louis -- On Nov. 4, Missourians can vote on which energy sources should power their homes and businesses. Proposition C -- dubbed the Missouri Clean Energy Initiative -- would require the state’s three investor-owned electric utilities to get 15 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2021. [ Read More ]
10-17-2008	Biomass Magazine: Missouri puts clean energy initiative on ballot Voters in Missouri will have the opportunity to require utilities to begin using more renewable sources of power when they head to the ballot boxes on Nov. 4. [ Read More ]
10-17-2008	Kansas City Tribune: The Statewide Ballot Propositions Proposition C would require private electric utility companies to use more alternative and renewable energy sources, and limits how much they can increase our rates for th use of such resources. Having recently experienced four dollar, plus, gasoline, how we not vote “Yes” for this? [ Read More ]
10-17-2008	St. Louis Beacon: Proposition C would increase utilities’ use of renewable energy sources If you’re searching for a bright spot amid the recent series of economic shocks -- nest eggs cracked, jobs lost, budgets busted, energy costs at painful levels -- proponents of Proposition C on the Nov. 4 ballot think they have an answer. [ Read More ]
10-16-2008	Columbia Missourian: LETTER: Prop C increases use of renewable sources The League of Women Voters of Missouri urges voters to vote "Yes" on Proposition C. [ Read More ]
10-14-2008	Fox 4 TV (Kansas City): Renewable Energy Kansas City’s Fox 4 news looks at Proposition C. [ Read More ]
10-14-2008	Columbia Tribune: Missourians to vote on clean energy targets ST. LOUIS (AP) - More than half the states in the United States require utilities to get a percentage of their electricity from renewable sources, such as wind and solar, by certain target dates. Energy experts said 15 of them have gotten on board only in the last four years. On Nov. 4, Missourians can vote on which energy sources should power their homes and businesses. [ Read More ]
10-13-2008	The Independence Examiner: Ballot issue pushes for clean energy Independence, MO — Voters in Missouri will have the opportunity in November to help decide the fate of an renewable energy initiative Up for vote is Proposition C, a Missouri Clean Energy Initiative sponsored measure that would require at least 2 percent of the state’s electricity to be generated by investor-owned utilities from sources such as wind, solar, biomass and hydropower by 2011 and at least 15 percent by 2021. [ Read More ]
10-13-2008	CNN Money.com: Missouri to vote on Nov. alternative energy issue More than half the states in the U.S. require utilities to get a percentage of their electricity from renewable sources like wind and solar by certain target dates. Energy experts say 15 of them have gotten on board only in the last four years. On Nov. 4, Missourians can vote on which energy sources should power their homes and businesses. [ Read More ]
10-12-2008	St. Joseph News-Press: Renewable energy’s time has come Finally, there is widespread agreement that Missouri can do better when it comes to embracing the worldwide movement to renewable forms of energy. A key is ensuring that development costs are spread over several years to avoid a burden on ratepayers. We recommend voters say “yes” to Proposition C, also known as the Missouri Clean Energy Initiative, on the general election ballot. This would require at least 2 percent of electricity generated by the state’s investor-owned utilities come from renewable energy sources by 2011, and at least 15 percent come from those sources by 2021. [ Read More ]
10-12-2008	St. Louis Post Dispatch: Energy issue to go to Missouri voters During the most recent presidential debate, both candidates repeated their desire to increase the use of renewable energy and wean the nation off foreign oil. On Election Day, voters will get to have a say about the use of renewable energy right here in Missouri — a state that currently gets 80 percent of its electricity from coal. Proposition C is a ballot initiative that seeks to establish a mandatory renewable energy requirement for three investor-owned utilities — AmerenUE, Kansas City Power and Light, and Empire District Electric — to acquire 15 percent of their electricity from renewable energy by 2021. [ Read More ]
10-12-2008	The Joplin Globe: Missouri voters to decide renewable energy mandate Investor-owned utilities in Missouri will have to generate more power from renewable sources if voters approve Proposition C on Nov. 4. [ Read More ]
10-08-2008	St. Louis Jewish Light: JCRC supports passage of Missouri Clean Energy Initiative The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) supports Proposition C, the Clean Energy Initiative, and hopes that you will too at the polls on Nov. 4th. [ Read More ]
10-05-2008	The Kansas City Star: Energy initiative in Missouri enjoys powerful support Proposition C, the renewable energy initiative on Missouri’s November ballot, appears to have lots of support and little organized opposition. [ Read More ]
10-01-2008	St. Joseph News-Press: Voters will decide on clean energy initiative The Missouri Clean Energy Initiative — Proposition C on the ballot — would require investor-owned utility companies to obtain at least 15 percent of their electric supply from renewable sources by 2021. The initiative also caps any potential rate increases associated with renewable electricity at 1 percent. [ Read More ]
09-29-2008	The Daily Dunklin Democrat, Kennett, MO: Clean energy for Missouri Approximately 163,000 signatures of the citizens of Missouri has placed Proposition C, Missouri’s Clean Energy Initiative, on the November 4, statewide ballot. Proposition C is a renewable Electricity Standard (RES), a step towards energy independence for Missouri. [ Read More ]
09-29-2008	Kansas City Star: A feasible goal for renewable energy in Missouri The wind and sun — not dirty coal — should supply a lot more electricity for Missouri’s homes and businesses in the future. Voters who want to boost the production of these and other clean, renewable energy sources can take a big step toward achieving that goal on Nov. 4. The Star recommends a “yes” vote that day on Proposition C, also known as the Missouri Clean Energy Initiative. [ Read More ]
09-24-2008	Washington Missourian: Proposition C Prop C should be approved by voters. It’s in their interest. We don’t see any downside in this issue. [ Read More ]
09-23-2008	St. Louis Post Dispatch: Wednesday editorial: Burning energy questions At least 27 states already have alternate energy mandates. Missouri should join them. Missourians should vote Yes on Proposition C. [ Read More ]
09-22-2008	St. Louis Post Dispatch: Study cites savings from energy plan If voters approve an initiative to implement a renewable energy standard in Missouri, an average homeowner’s electricity bill won’t see a dramatic increase, according to an economic analysis released this week. The study, sponsored by the initiative’s supporters, found that over a period of 20 years, an average utility bill of $80 a month would see a peak increase of 53 cents a month during the first four years the standard was in place. Over the course of 20 years, that home-owner would see a peak savings of $1.65. [ Read More ]
09-19-2008	The Kansas City Star: Missouri utilities on board with clean energy initiative The legislatures in Missouri and Kansas for years have refused to do what 26 other states have done and impose renewable energy requirements on power companies. So an environmental group launched a petition drive last spring aimed at doing just that in Missouri. (Kansas law doesn’t allow for citizen-initiative ballot issues.) [ Read More ]
09-19-2008	Kansas City Star: Missouri Clean Energy could save users $300 million If voters approve the Missouri Clean Energy Initiative, it could save Missourians $331 million in electric bills over 20 years, according to a cost savings analysis released Friday. [ Read More ]
09-15-2008	KWMU News: No opponents yet for Clean Energy Initiative So far there’s no vocal opposition to the Clean Energy Initiative that was cleared last week to go on the November ballot in Missouri. [ Read More ]
09-10-2008	St. Joe News: Green energy creating jobs Labor organizations, environmental advocates and academic researchers banded together Tuesday to present an idea that could boost the economy and save the environment. [ Read More ]
09-10-2008	Columbia Missourian: Clean energy initiative makes ballot Utility companies expressed concerns, but neutrality, after a Cole County Circuit judge ordered onto the November ballot a proposal that would impose renewable energy requirements on them. [ Read More ]
09-09-2008	Kansas City Business Journal: Missouri renewable-energy initiative will be on Nov. 4 ballot Missourians will get a chance to vote on the Renewable Energy initiative after all. Secretary of State Robin Carnahan said Tuesday that the initiative will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot. [ Read More ]
09-09-2008	Kansas City Star: Renewable Energy Question Put on Missouri’s November Ballot A Cole County Circuit Court judge on Monday ordered Secretary of State Robin Carnahan to add the Missouri Clean Energy Initiative to the November ballot, one month after Carnahan rejected the petition and said it had failed to gather enough signatures in one of the state’s congressional districts. [ Read More ]
08-18-2008	Washington Post: Renewable Power’s Growth in Colorado Presages National Debate When Colorado voters were deciding whether to require that 10 percent of the state’s electricity come from renewable fuels, the state’s largest utility fought the proposal, warning that any shift from coal and natural gas would be costly, uncertain and unwise. Then a funny thing happened. The ballot initiative passed, and Xcel Energy met the requirement eight years ahead of schedule. [ Read More ]
04-23-2008	Kansas City Power and Light Press Release: Kansas City Power & Light Announces Its Endorsement of Missouri Renewable Energy Ballot Initiative KANSAS CITY, Mo.-- Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L), a subsidiary of Great Plains Energy Incorporated (NYSE: GXP), announced today that it is endorsing the effort by Missourians for Cleaner Cheaper Energy to put a renewable energy initiative proposal on the public ballot for the November 2008 election. [ Read More ]
04-05-2008	KMOX Radio: "Clean Energy Initiative" could appear on November ballot Missourians might get a chance to vote on an initiative that would require investor-owned utilities, like Ameren U.E., to generate or purchase 15-percent of their electricity from clean energy sources. [ Read More ]


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