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Rate Shock
Hidden gemJonathan Kim of the Energy and Policy Institute joins Renew Gurus to discuss a March 12 report on utility profits, using 110 investor-owned electric utilities and a calculator at UtilityProfitTracker.org.
Apr 9, 2026·52m·3 clips - 2
Fighting Fires, Saving Money, and Relieving the Grid
Hidden gemRenew Gurus host James Owen talks with Fairgrove Fire Protection District Fire Chief Randall Hoskins and Board President Mike Strzowski about putting a 60-kilowatt, 124-panel solar array on the fire station roof in Fairgrove, Missouri.
Jan 29, 2026·39m·2 clips - 3
Talking About Missouri-based Arts and Advocacy with Luke "Skippy" Harbur
Hidden gemLuke “Skippy” Harbur says he has published 75 songs since 2021, performing under the name Music by Skippy and building each release around a different genre.
Jan 15, 2026·38m·2 clips - 4
The Future of the IRP in Missouri with RAP's Alex Antel
Hidden gemAlex Antel, a RAP leader and former Missouri energy regulator, explains why Missouri’s Integrated Resource Plan process is changing after Senate Bill 4.
Dec 11, 2025·53m·3 clips - 5
Digging Into the Green Dirt with Green Dirt Farm's Sarah Hoffman
Hidden gemSarah Hoffman of Green Dirt Farm says her Weston, Missouri operation raises dairy sheep on a hill farm above the Missouri River Valley and makes artisan cheese from about 130 sheep.
Nov 13, 2025·37m·2 clips - 6
Springfield's Wrong Turn on Gas, with Dan Chiles
Oct 30, 2025·40m - 7
The 2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up with Scott Faughn
James Owen and Scott Fahn discuss the Missouri Legislature's special session and recap the regular session, focusing on energy policy and politics.
Jun 5, 2025·44m - 8
The Power of High Performance Homes
Apr 24, 2025·42m - 9
The FAQs on CAAs
Apr 10, 2025·41m - 10
Understanding the Energy Burden Explorer Tool
Feb 3, 2025·45m - 11
The Dirty Details of Rate Cases with EPI's Jonathan Kim
Jan 21, 2025·42m - 12
Going Solar, Ameren-Style, with Rian Heidbrier
Nov 12, 2024·33m - 13
Talking Clean Energy and Schools with Deborah Rogers
Oct 31, 2024·41m - 14
Housing Advocacy and Energy with MCU's Myisha Johnson
Oct 3, 2024·36m - 15
Renew Gurus Talks Net-Zero Music with KC Artist AY
Aug 15, 2024·32m - 16
Understanding Overturning of Chevron with Prof. Richard Levy
Jul 25, 2024·51m - 17
Talking Demand Charges aka The Haywire Charge with RenewMO co-founder PJ Wilson
Jul 23, 2024·48m - 18
Renew Gurus Talks MO Primary Politics with The Missouri Times' Scott Faughn
Interview with Scott Fawn about Missouri primaries and energy policy context.
Jul 9, 2024·56m - 19
Renew Gurus Chats with Emily Wolfe about KC Energy Codes
Jun 21, 2024·44m - 20
Talking Community Solar with Kevin Boriga
Apr 18, 2024·41m - 21
The Basics of Missouri IP "Reform"
Mar 14, 2024·30m - 22
RPC Member Roundup with OneVoice MS' Catherine Robinson
Feb 21, 2024·38m - 23
Figuring Out Federal Tax Credits
Jan 25, 2024·48m - 24
MoLeg and Rep. David Tyson Smith
Jan 11, 2024·41m - 25
Talking About the State of Energy Policy with Karl Zobrist
Dec 28, 2023·43m - 26
RPC Roundup Continues with ALIPL's Kyle Crider
Dec 14, 2023·40m - 27
Will ARCs be the Airbnb of Missouri Electricity?
Nov 21, 2023·33m - 28
How to Save a Smelting Plant w/ Philip Fracica
Nov 3, 2023·35m - 29
Catching up With Renew MO KC Coordinator Emily Weber
Oct 12, 2023·45m - 30
Renew Gurus Rural Power Coalition Profile Pt. 1
Sep 28, 2023·40m - 31
Rural Organizing with SC's Brian Smith
Aug 3, 2023·36m - 32
The TOU Tizzy with E&E News' Jeffrey Tomich
Jul 20, 2023·39m - 33
Talking ROFR (LOL) with R Street's Josiah Neeley
Jun 15, 2023·37m - 34
2023 Legislative Round-Up with "The Missouri Times" Scott Faughn
Jun 2, 2023·42m - 35
Renew Gurus Talks the Farm Bill with CURE's Erik Hatlestad
Mar 22, 2023·41m - 36
Renew Gurus Celebrates 100 Episodes with MCC's Heather Navarro
Feb 9, 2023·49m - 37
Renew Gurus: MSUstainability with Doug Neidigh
Feb 3, 2023·39m - 38
The Return of Renew Gurus with EIERA's Joe Boland
Jan 20, 2023·43m - 39
Renew Gurus Asks: How Cooperative is Your Cooperative?
Sep 29, 2022·41m - 40
Renew Gurus with Property Guru David Townsend on HOA & Solar Law
Sep 15, 2022·42m - 41
Renew Gurus Dives Into the Historic IRA
Aug 16, 2022·53m - 42
The Down and Dirty on West Virginia v. EPA with Prof. Richard Levy
Jul 26, 2022·50m - 43
Renew Gurus Talks EV's and Funding with CEW's Margarita Parra
Jul 14, 2022·45m - 44
Ep 92 - Renew Gurus Talks DAC with Dan Chiles
Jun 2, 2022·49m - 45
Ep 91 - Renew Gurus Tackles the 2022 MO Legislature with Scott Faughn
May 20, 2022·1h 2m - 46
Ep 90 - Renew Gurus: A "Seam"-ingly Interesting Energy Grid Talk with David Mindham
May 5, 2022·34m - 47
EP 89 Renew Gurus with BXKC's Ashley Sadowski
Apr 14, 2022·49m - 48
Ep 88 - Unveiling "Renew Missouri Homes" with Pearl's Robin LeBaron
The episode covers Missouri energy policy news, including a solar bill hearing and advocacy efforts.
Mar 25, 2022·52m - 49
Ep 87 - Renew Gurus Talks Grasstop Lobbying with MCE's Melissa Vatterott
The episode discusses Missouri energy policy and how to get things done at the Capitol with a guest from the Missouri Coalition for the Environment.
Mar 10, 2022·43m - 50
Ep 86 - Renew Gurus Talking FERC and Infrastructure with Rob Gramlich
Interview with Rob Gramlich about federal energy policy, FERC, and renewable energy issues.
Mar 3, 2022·43m