Frank Marshall shares how his family decided to lease part of their farm, in the family since 1898, for Arevon’s Kelso Solar Project and what it means for the future of their land. Source: Arevon Leasing farmland for solar is not a simple decision, especially when the land has been in the same family forContinue reading “One Missouri Farm Family’s Decision to Lease Their Land for Solar”
Category Archives: Missouri
Arevon’s 430 Megawatt Kelso Solar Project Commences Operations in Missouri
The company’s first large-scale facility in the state nearly doubles Missouri’s operational solar capacity, represents an investment of more than $500 million, and generates lasting benefits. Source: Arevon Arevon Energy, Inc., a leading American energy developer, owner, and operator, announces the start of operations at the company’s 430 megawatt (MWdc) Kelso Solar Project in ScottContinue reading “Arevon’s 430 Megawatt Kelso Solar Project Commences Operations in Missouri”
Missouri Times Publishes APA Opinion on Landowners’ Right to Develop Solar
Farming is a calling. It’s also one of the riskiest businesses in America. Commodity prices collapse. Droughts happen. Floods happen. A farmer can do everything right and still have a brutal year. Solar land leases change that equation. The income generated by a solar project doesn’t care about the weather. It doesn’t fluctuate with commodityContinue reading “Missouri Times Publishes APA Opinion on Landowners’ Right to Develop Solar”
Missouri’s Energy Opportunity: Building Prosperity Through Balance
Missouri stands at a crossroads. The state can cling to the past and watch economic opportunity flow to neighboring states, or it can embrace the energy economy of the future and secure prosperity for generations to come. The choice isn’t between old energy and new energy. It’s about leveraging every resource Missouri has to buildContinue reading “Missouri’s Energy Opportunity: Building Prosperity Through Balance”
Arevon’s $500 Million Kelso Solar Project Advances Construction in Missouri
The two-phase project facilitates the expansion of more American-made energy and will contribute to long-term economic growth in Scott County. Arevon Energy, Inc., a leading American energy developer, owner, and operator, hosted a construction groundbreaking event for its 430 megawatt (MWdc) Kelso 1 & 2 Solar Projects in Scott County, Missouri. Arevon will own and operateContinue reading “Arevon’s $500 Million Kelso Solar Project Advances Construction in Missouri”
State Legislatures Begin Convening
The country’s state legislatures have begun convening to take up and consider issues of importance to the residents of the respective states. The Advanced Power Alliance advocacy team is monitoring issues affecting the advanced power industry and will be working with lawmakers to support the continued development of resources to provide America with the cleaner,Continue reading “State Legislatures Begin Convening”
Grain Belt Express Announces Expansion, Increases Energy Savings and Local Delivery
Responding to Regional Market Demand and State Leaders’ Calls,Project Changes Will Deliver More Power and Energy Savings to Missouri, Benefitting Consumers Throughout Midwest (From Invenergy) Invenergy Transmission, the company developing the Grain Belt Express transmission line project, announced a series of planned project enhancements today in response to strong regional demand for access to affordable,Continue reading “Grain Belt Express Announces Expansion, Increases Energy Savings and Local Delivery”
Missouri Releases Summary and Action Report for Energy Planning Process
A Report from Missouri’s Department of Natural Resources: The State of Missouri has released a Summary and Action Report for the Missouri State Energy Planning (MoSEP) process. The report summarizes activity that occurred in association with the October 29, 2020, kickoff meeting of the MoSEP process, as well as their plans for additional engagement. Based on stakeholderContinue reading “Missouri Releases Summary and Action Report for Energy Planning Process”
Road to 100: How four cities are leading the renewables revolution
Utility Dive | December 10, 2019 The mounting pressure to decarbonize is causing many cities, states and companies to take a hard look at their electric power sources. Though the shift is leading the electric sector toward more alternative resources, carbon-free ambitions remain largely ambitions. But six U.S. cities have reached their goals of notContinue reading “Road to 100: How four cities are leading the renewables revolution”
First US steel plants powered by wind, solar energy are coming for industry with big carbon footprint
CNBC | December 7, 2019 The steel industry has a massive carbon footprint, as much as 6% to 7% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, according to a Rocky Mountain Institute study. A new Nucor steel microplant in Missouri is trying to put a dent in that number. Nucor’s micromill in Sedalia, Missouri, is set to be theContinue reading “First US steel plants powered by wind, solar energy are coming for industry with big carbon footprint”