What happens when a state can’t keep up with its growing power needs? The answer is simple: Families pay more; businesses look elsewhere and economic opportunities vanish. That’s exactly what Missouri faces unless lawmakers take decisive action to secure our energy future.
The numbers tell a stark story. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator projects a devastating 4.7 gigawatt shortfall by 2028 — and that’s after accounting for planned power additions. For Missouri families and businesses already dealing with economic pressures, this looming crisis threatens both their finances and their future opportunities.
Chris Ventura is Midwest Executive Director for 501(c)(4) nonprofit Consumer Energy Alliance.
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