State and national experts came to Columbia on Aug. 20-21 to share policy and project updates as well as research on regulatory and market trends in the energy and environment sectors at the the Missouri Chamber’s Energy & Environment Conference.
Browse highlights from the conference below, or see more on Twitter with the hashtag #MoEE19.
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We underway at our Energy & Environment Conference in Columbia. Looking forward to two great days of discussion and collaboration! #MoEE19 pic.twitter.com/e3LwiV1afD
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) August 20, 2019
The future of energy looks very bright in Missouri. Learning more now from Mark Birk of @AmerenMissouri. #MoEE19 pic.twitter.com/OOEstmhCS2
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) August 20, 2019
Our Energy & Environment Conference is learning about carbon capture and storage technology and the promise it holds for clean, reliable energy. Fascinating presentation by Dr. Holly Krutka of @peabodyenergy and Dr. Rich Axelbaum of @WUSTL. #MoEE19 pic.twitter.com/31i8R4MhTO
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) August 20, 2019
From cutting red tape to taking a new look at the state’s water plan, there’s a lot going on at @MoDNR! @KJoWheeler is onstage now giving our #MoEE19 attendees the latest. pic.twitter.com/GnfSfAD6J4
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) August 21, 2019
Compost, yard & commercial food waste collection, mulching, recycling—it’s inspiring to hear from Ben Kreitner about all the ways the City of Columbia is working to reduce the amount of material going into Missouri landfills. #MoEE19 @CoMoGov pic.twitter.com/LgNhhHk02h
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) August 21, 2019
Looking forward to @Orscheln Industries’ Tom Hall sharing strategies for a successful environmental management program, coming up later this morning at #MoEE19. pic.twitter.com/QfTXTYxq3g
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) August 21, 2019
Environment Day at #MoEE19 is off to a great start with insight from @MoDNR’s State Geologist Joe Gillman on the relevance and potential of Missouri’s critical mineral resources. pic.twitter.com/Brm0YB7yfl
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) August 21, 2019
Chuck Caisley says his company's Clean Charge Network is driving Kansas Citians to buy more electric vehicles, a trend that helps combat today's overall flat demand for energy usage. #MoEE19 @KCPLConnect @WestarEnergy pic.twitter.com/3oWl2hjg3R
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) August 20, 2019
Shaen Rooney is on stage now discussing how @PlugIntoLiberty is shifting to renewable energy. #MoEE19 pic.twitter.com/ecxPBF8G8w
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) August 20, 2019
Our nation's domestic energy resources are a very important advantage for our economic future. @globalenergy @USChamber #MoEE19 pic.twitter.com/kTXIzhxxq7
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) August 20, 2019
Up next at #MoEE19 is our keynote — Heath Knakmuhs of @globalenergy — who will help illustrate Missouri's place in the energy economy. @USChamber pic.twitter.com/SXfwLSn39E
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) August 20, 2019
We enjoyed learning about @CraigRedmon's approach to leading the @MO_DivofEnergy. #MoEE19 pic.twitter.com/ITsx0T7rlM
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) August 20, 2019
Whether Missouri is experiencing drought, flood or any stage in between, water planning is vital. @MoDNR’s Jennifer Hoggatt will be offering an inside look into the state’s strategy to manage this important resource this afternoon at #MoEE19. pic.twitter.com/H7lFzVyiVf
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) August 21, 2019
Next up at #MoEE19: Exploring the feasibility and economic potential of a Rock Island Corridor project with Mike Sutherland of @mostateparks. pic.twitter.com/jPtkWvwguq
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) August 21, 2019
Preserving the Rock Island Corridor for trail use has been a longtime dream of many communities & businessowners along its more than 200-mile path. Partnerships will be necessary to make it a reality if the project is accepted, says @mostateparks’ Mike Sutherland. #MoEE19 pic.twitter.com/0fsSv8c5Xk
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) August 21, 2019