Missourians for a Balanced Energy Future

Invenergy is progressing with wind energy developments tied to the Grain Belt Express transmission corridor, one of the most significant clean energy infrastructure projects in the country. 🔗 energiesmedia.com/invenergy-wind…

History was made on the East Coast. Revolution Wind sent its first electricity to the grid, and workers installed the final turbine for Vineyard Wind off the coast of New England. Thttps://www.ucs.org/about/news/new-englands-clean-energy-future-here

Renewables Surging Across the Midwest ☀️ Clean energy is gaining ground across the Midwest — fast. A new report finds that solar's share of the MISO grid, which includes Missouri, grew from less than 1% in 2023 to 4.5% last year. wkar.org/wkar-news/2026…

$1.9B for Transmission Upgrades ⚡ The U.S. Department of Energy just announced $1.9 billion to upgrade electricity transmission infrastructure across the country, helping meet surging power demand while reducing costs for households and businesses. cleanenergyexcellence.org/doe-announces-…

U.S. Solar Hits Record Fifth Straight Year ✅ ☀️ The numbers are in. The U.S. solar industry installed 43 gigawatts of new capacity in 2025, making it the top source of new energy added to the grid for the fifth year in a row. seia.org/news/report-u-…

⚛️ Missouri isn't the only state going all in on nuclear. Louisiana is rolling out a state framework to position itself for the domestic resurgence of nuclear power, tying its economic growth strategy directly to reliable, large-scale energy. 🔗 aol.com/news/louisiana…

🌞 Big news for Missouri energy. Arevon's 430-megawatt Kelso Solar Project in Scott County is now online, boosting the state's solar capacity by nearly 50%. The $500 million project isn't just powering homes — it's powering communities. powermag.com/arevon-brings-…

Missouri's New State Energy Plan 📋 Missouri is planning for the future. The Department of Natural Resources just kicked off a six-month project to build the state's first comprehensive energy plan since 2015. dnr.mo.gov/communications…

Battery storage is becoming central to the future grid. With electricity demand projected to grow 34 percent by 2050, storage technologies help ensure renewable resources remain reliable and dispatchable, especially as data center load increases. ess-news.com/2026/02/20/bat…

Data center demand is reshaping electricity planning across the Midwest. By 2035, data centers are projected to account for nearly 9 percent of U.S. electricity use, more than double today’s level. datacenterdynamics.com/en/opinions/ho…

Energy innovation is happening right here in Missouri. Researchers at the University of Missouri, working with Yale, found a new way to turn carbon dioxide into a material that can safely store hydrogen. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/… #mbef

Electric demand is rising across the Midwest. ⚡ MISO’s Long Range Transmission Plan continues advancing regional transmission upgrades to strengthen grid reliability and support long term growth. 🔗 misoenergy.org/planning/long-… #mbef

📣Spring Energy Update 📣 Data center debates to solar policy, Missouri's energy conversation is moving fast this spring. What does all of this mean for Missouri communities, consumers, and the road ahead? Read more in our full update: moenergyfuture.org/mbef-spring-up…

Columbia’s long-term renewable energy goals continue to evolve. According to the city’s 2026 Renewable Energy Plan, 22.57 percent of its electricity now comes from renewable sources, reflecting steady progress over the past two decades. #google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">abc17news.com/weather/inside…

Last week, we shared the approval of the Big Hollow Energy Center. Projects like Big Hollow are designed to maintain reliability as that growth comes online, with oversight from the Public Service Commission to protect customers. stlpr.org/health-science…

Ameren Missouri’s updated Smart Energy Plan reports that grid upgrades prevented 160,000 outages during major storms in 2025. solarquarter.com/2026/02/13/ame…

Missouri is planning ahead. The PSC has approved Ameren Missouri’s Big Hollow Energy Center, an 800 MW natural gas facility paired with large scale battery storage. dailyenergyinsider.com/news/51207-sta… #mbef

New market research shows continued growth in U.S. clean energy investment, led by wind power and energy-efficient buildings. While renewables are expanding, the report also underscores the importance of grid reliability and energy storage. openpr.com/news/4338373/u… #mbef

New federal energy forecasts show U.S. electricity demand continuing to rise through 2027, driven in part by growth from data centers and digital infrastructure. 🔗 eia.gov/todayinenergy/… #mbef #energy

Illinois has passed new legislation aimed at strengthening grid reliability and keeping energy affordable by expanding battery storage, renewable energy, and nuclear power. The state is taking an all-of-the-above approach to meet rising demand. 🔗 connectcre.com/stories/illino…