Two Missouri bills from State Representative Kent Haden of Mexico are drawing attention this session. One would tighten regulations on large solar energy projects, focusing on setbacks, taxation, and local control. The other would officially designate the Missouri...
The future of solar energy development took center stage at the Missouri Capitol on Tuesday, as lawmakers debated new rules proposed on the location of solar panels. Three senators — Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin, R‑Shelbina, Sen. Sandy Crawford, R‑Buffalo, and Sen. Travis...
As solar energy projects continue to gain momentum in Missouri, including in Macon County, a state lawmaker wants to impose restrictions on where they can be located. Alisa Nelson talks to Moberly Representative Ed Lewis, who says he wants to ensure that landowners...
Missouri’s last comprehensive energy plan rolled out ten years ago, so the state is working to develop a new one. Alisa Nelson talks to State Department of Natural Resources Director Kurt Schaefer, who says there’s not much extra power to go around. He explains what...
Finding additional energy sources to keep the lights on in Missouri homes and businesses is a hot topic since artificial intelligence and data centers came on the scene and began eating up a lot of energy. Alisa Nelson talks to state Representative Tim Taylor, who...
