The Renew Gurus

Join our very uncool Executive Director James Owen as he talks to the very cool AY about how sustainability goals and music should mix, about the transformative power of art, and how Kansas City lives up to expectations of social change. Be sure to look up AY's Battery Tour to learn more about his work!

Join Renew MO's James Owen as he talks with KU Law Professor Rick Levy on the overturning of the Chevron case and what's in store for environmental regulations.

Join Renew MO Director James Owen as he talks with co-founder PJ Wilson about demand charges, the war against solar, and why democracy matters in a utility.

Join Executive Director James Owen as he sits down with the always-freewheeling Scott Faughn to discuss the Governor's race, the reproductive rights ballot initiative, and whether Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 race. Politics plays an outsized role in energy policy and utility ratemaking whether we like it or not. Scott can discuss the nuances of every race and candidate as well as anyone in Missouri. You won't want to miss it.

Renew Gurus Chats with Emily Wolfe about KC Energy Codes by Renew Missouri

Community solar is a concept embraced by twenty states. But Missouri has yet to jump on board. What's the hold up, and why should anyone care whether we have community solar or not? We talk with Sunvest's Kevin Borgia about the concept and about why the Legislature needs to act.

The public has the ability to change our own laws, but what is the process that and how the Missouri Legislature is trying to limit it? Renew Gurus talks to Jefferson City superlawyer Chuck Hatfield about the current state of IP "reform" and how Renew Missouri might be involved in whether the reform will impact the abortion issue in this state. (Really!)

Join Renew Missouri's James Owen as he talks with Dr. Catherine Robinson about her work to bring democracy to Mississippi's REC Member-Owners!

Join Renew Gurus as they talk to attorneys Rob Harry and Amanda Engel as they explain why tax credits and federal financing opportunities are so critical to our energy future.

Join Renew Gurus as we talk to State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) about his motivation to public service and the legislative process in the state of Missouri. It is a great conversation about how the Missouri Legislature really works.