renewable energy and efficiency policies can provide
all the power our state needs.
Making Progress with Your Help
Renew Missouri is a 501(c)3 dedicated to transforming Missouri into a leading state in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Through legislative advocacy, community empowerment and collaboration, we strive to make Missouri a clean energy powerhouse.
Renew Missouri was formed in 2006 to advance efficiency and renewable energy in Missouri. At the time, Missouri ranked 49th in the country in energy efficiency, with less than .01% of its energy coming from renewable energy. Right now, Missouri is ranked 29th in energy efficiency according to the ACEEE, and 9% of its energy comes from renewable energy.
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A FREE webinar on transmission...it doesn't get any better than that!
We will be hosting the "Powering Tomorrow & Unleashing the Grid of the Future". Renew will look at how the United States power grid is aging and outdated, but Missouri can play a key role in upgrading it for the modern world. Join us for this discussion on why modernizing our transmission system matters.
We will talk about the benefits of transmission system upgrades to communities and consumers. If you are a Missouri attorney, you will be eligible for an hour of CLE credit. Kansas credit is pending. Register below ð
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Letâs talk about fossil fuel industry tax breaks and subsidies. What are they, why have they existed for a century and will they ever go away? â―ïļ
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⥠Check out the new animated short from @RuralPowerNow!
âPower the People: The Story of Rural Electric Cooperativesâ illustrates how rural America can learn from the past and lead the clean energy transition to a greener, more equitable future. ðĄ#RuralPower
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The key metric for looking at whether EVs are cleaner than gas-powered cars is the break-point, which measures how long someone needs to drive an EV before its lifetime emissions sink below those of a comparable combustion-engine vehicle.
For a typical EV in the U.S. that payback happens after driving around 25,000 miles. Read more about the persistent debate of EVs and gas-powered cars below! ð
Chart: EVs are definitely cleaner than gas cars over their lifetime
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Itâs time to put the questions to rest: Drivers quickly cut their emissions footprint by going electric, and EVs are only getting cleaner.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Clean electricity is the only way to repower Magnitude 7 Metals and save hundreds of jobs. The curtailment of the smelter is a perfect example of why access to #cleanenergy is a huge barrier for these facilities. Our clean energy future depends on a clean, domestic supply of aluminum, and we need it to create solar panels, electric vehicles, and many other zero-carbon products
James Owen, executive director, lays the groundwork for what needs to happen to save Magnitude 7. "With clean energy, not only do you have the lower cost, but it becomes more appealing to corporate entities that have clean energy goals.â
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Aluminum shortage threatens US clean energy plans
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The closure of a Missouri plant highlights a squeeze that could hamper solar, battery and electric vehicle projects.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Renew Missouri is a 501(c)3. We were established in 2006, and gained our independent nonprofit status in 2016.
Renew Missouri is a nonprofit that is dedicated to transforming Missouri into a leading state in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Through legislative advocacy, zealous legal representation, community empowerment and collaboration, we strive to make Missouri a clean energy powerhouse.
If you are an organization looking to partner with Renew Missouri on a project, please reach out to our Executive Director, James Owen.
If you need assistance paying your bill, please see the list of links below or visit www.moenergyburden.com.
- Ameren Utility Bill Assistance
- Evergy Utility Bill Assistance
- Spire Utility Bill Assistance
- Columbia Water and Light
- Springfield City Utilities
- Liberty-Empire Utilities
Other Utility Types:
For other utilities like rural electric cooperatives and municipal utilities, please find and visit your local Community Action Agency to access federal funding for utility assistance.
No, Renew Missouri is not a solar installation company. However, we do work with the solar industry. Please see our list of REEL Council members for our solar partners.
No, Renew Missouri is not a utility company. We are a nonprofit organization that often works with utility companies on energy policy. If you would like more information on your utility, please visit https://renewmohomes.com/energy-efficiency-programs/
If you would like to connect with a state representative and need guidance, we are happy to help! Please reach out to us for further information.
Yes! Our advocacy wouldnât be possible without donors like you. If you would like to contribute to our mission, please visit our Donate page.
For all public comment inquiries, please contact our Executive Director, James Owen.
We are always accepting resumes and cover letters on a rolling basis, particularly for paid clerkships and internships for college students or grad students. If you would like to see job openings, please visit our Careers section.