energy efficiency

Mo. ranks near bottom of most energy efficient states list

Richard Jones — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:57:50 +0000

The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy has again ranked Missouri in the bottom ten in its annual Energy Efficiency Scorecard report.

Missouri was ranked as 43rd out of the 51 areas rated coming in just ahead of 44^th placed Kansas and last-placed Mississippi. The report covers six aspects of energy efficiency. Utility and public benefits programs, transport-action policies and building energy codes- were the largest contributors to a state’s score.

Ameren energy efficiency plan approved by PSC

Associated Press — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 13:27:05 +0000

Missouri utility regulators have given approval for what Ameren Missouri calls the most aggressive energy efficiency plan ever in the state.

Under the plan approved Wednesday by the Missouri Public Service Commission, Ameren will invest $147 million over three years in several programs that seek to reduce electricity use by 800 million megawatt-hours.

The plan was part of a negotiated settlement among Ameren, PSC staff, consumer advocates and environmental groups.

City takes aim at energy efficiency in rental units

Samantha Sunne — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:11:51 +0000

The City of Columbia wants rental property owners to make their units more energy efficient. The city's first step is to find out just how efficient – or inefficient – those houses and apartments are.