How to be a Missouri Solar Supporter feat. Frances Babbs

How to be a Missouri Solar Supporter feat. Frances Babbs

Renew Missouri Executive Director James Owen talks about recent solar victories in St. Louis county's Clarkson Valley with long-time solar advocate Frances Babbs

Webinar Recording: The Iran War and Global Energy Prices

Renew Missouri discusses current conflicts in the Middle East and how this is affecting global energy prices. Featuring guest panelists from Drury University: David Hammons (Visiting Professor of Economic) and Dr. Jeff VanDenBerg (Chair of the Political Science Department, Professor of Political Science, and Director of Middle East Studies).

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Executive Director James Owen and Jonathan Kim, a Research Associate with the Energy and Policy Institute, talk about how much of your electric bill goes back to Wall Street and lines the pockets of investors based on a study of utilities all around the country. The conversation takes a particular focus on Ameren Missouri. In a state where bills are rising, learning about where that money goes will surprise you.

Fighting Fires, Saving Money, and Relieving the Grid

Join Renew Missouri Executive Director James Owen as he talks to Fair Grove Fire District Chief Randall Hoskins and District President Mike Strozewski as we talk about the small town's effort to save money by going solar. We talk about electrification, government budgets, and how much fire equipment has escalated in costs over the past several years. It's quite a journey in this conversation and we hope you join us. Or, if you are a government leader, you can learn something about how solar can help your budget.

Talking About Missouri-based Arts and Advocacy with Luke "Skippy" Harbur

Luke "Skippy" Harbur has been writing songs almost all his life and now will be producing (and starring) in "The Toxic Avenger: The Musical" in Kansas City at the end of the month. He and Executive Director James Owen talk about the show's themes, why art is important in dangerous times, and about the bustling KC culture scene. Check out the show and give the podcast a listen!