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  1. Fighting Fires, Saving Money, and Relieving the Grid

    JAN 29

    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.

    39 min
  2. Talking About Missouri-based Arts and Advocacy with Luke "Skippy" Harbur

    JAN 15

    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!

    38 min
  3. The Future of the IRP in Missouri with RAP's Alex Antel

    12/11/2025

    The Future of the IRP in Missouri with RAP's Alex Antel

    What's Integrated Resource Planning and why are groups Renew Missouri so interested in it? We talk with RAP's Alex Antel about the current IRP process, what's going to change as the result of new laws, and what an ideal process looks like for the public. I know this sounds really confusing but we promise it will be an educational and enlightening chat.

    53 min

  4. 11/13/2025

    Digging Into the Green Dirt with Green Dirt Farm's Sarah Hoffman

    Join Renew Missouri's Executive Director James Owen as he sits down with Green Dirt Farm's Sarah Hoffman to talk about sustainable farming, small businesses relying on solar, and the perils facing small ag operations in the modern era. Lots of ground to cover and we go way beyond talking energy as James gets into his farming background as well.

    37 min
  5. Springfield's Wrong Turn on Gas, with Dan Chiles

    10/30/2025

    Springfield's Wrong Turn on Gas, with Dan Chiles

    Join Renew MIssouri Executive Director as he talks about Springfield's City Utilities with former Councilmember Dan Chiles. A lively discussion about the future of Missouri's third largest city.

    40 min
  6. The 2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up with Scott Faughn

    06/05/2025

    The 2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up with Scott Faughn

    Join Renew Missouri's James Owen as he sits down to talk with The Missouri Times' Scott Faughn to discuss not only the 2025 Legislative Session but the Special Session called to deal with the Royals' Stadium and St. Louis tornado relief

    44 min
  7. The Power of High Performance Homes

    04/24/2025

    The Power of High Performance Homes

    Join Renew Missouri's James Owen as he speaks with Kala Homes about the importance of efficiency to home construction and why energy codes should be important to homeowners.

    42 min
  8. The FAQs on CAAs

    04/10/2025

    The FAQs on CAAs

    Join Renew Missouri's James Owen as he talks with the Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City's Julia Powell on the important role CAA's play in providing energy efficiency measures to our low-income neighbors.

    41 min
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Podcast by Renew Missouri

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  • Creator
    Renew Missouri
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    141
  • Rating
    Clean
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    The Renew Gurus