In Missouri, the Renewable Energy Standard and the Will of the People Threatened | Kimi Narita's Blog | Switchboard, from NRDC

In Missouri, the Renewable Energy Standard and the Will of the People Threatened | Kimi Narita's Blog | Switchboard, from NRDC: "Back in 2008, an impressive thing happened in Missouri.  Missourians voted by a 2-1 margin for Proposition C, which created the Renewable Energy Standard.  Now, the Renewable Energy Standard and the will of the people are at risk.

The Standard requires that investor-owned utilities gradually increase renewable electricity generation over the years so that by 2021, Missouri’s energy mix will contain 15 percent renewable energy coming from sources like solar energy, wind, biomass, and small-scale hydropower facilities. To protect ratepayers, utilities are prevented from increasing power prices more than 1 percent. "

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