About Us

 Missouri’s infrastructure is built around transportation. The state’s location between the Missouri and Mississippi rivers are great for the shipping industry. With twenty freight railroads in operation, the state ranks fourth in the nation. Economic growth and job creation are critical for the state and solar presents a wealth of opportunities. 

To save the planet, renewables have become the center of the United States’ energy transition. Solar energy conversion is one of the best ways to reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment.   Missouri started moving toward energy independence in 2014. Then Gov. Nixon set forth a comprehensive energy plan to produce low cost and reliable energy. The objective was to become a responsible environment steward, strengthen the economy and improve overall quality of life. Senior Energy Policy Analyst for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Energy Martin Hyman explains to Dick Ulett how solar works and why it is so important. 

 Solar technologies convert sunlight into electric energy. It is done by either photovoltaic panels known as PVs or mirrors that pull solar radiation. Solar generates electricity, powers batteries or is stored thermally.  The U.S. Department of Energy says that 90 minutes of captured sunlight in PV panels is enough to handle the world’s energy consumption for a year!  Dick Ulett talks to Andy Popp about solar technology. He is the manager of Missouri’s Energy Program. He works as a project manager for the Department of Natural Resources Division of Energy. 

 Solar energy is the future. It’s clean, renewable and cheap. Sun Solar CEO Caleb Arthur explains to Dick Ulett how to get an affordable solar system. consumption for a year!  Dick Ulett talks to Andy Popp about solar technology. He is the manager of Missouri’s Energy Program. He works as a project manager for the Department of Natural Resources Division of Energy. 

 In response to the 9/11 bombing of New York's World Trade Center, Curtis volunteered for the Army. As a stress reliever, he taught himself how to play the Blues. Today, he is an award winning performer. 

 Herbert Silva is a Vietnam War Veteran who served for 10 years. This Marine Helicopter Pilot flew 950 missions in support of allied forces and saved a lot of lives. 

 Alton, IL High School Graduate Dale Brice went off to college and found that the military offered something better. He tells why he chose the Navy and how his military service shaped his life and the tools he is still using today. 

 World War II ended in 1945. At that time Vietnam was a United States Ally. Less than a decade later, North and South Vietnam were at odds. Presidents Truman, Eisenhower and Kennedy could not end the war. Johnson escalated American involvement in Vietnam when Congress passed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. This gave Johnson the power to use military force in Southeast Asia without asking for an official declaration of war.   Draftee Richard Scahill served in Vietnam.