JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – For the fifth year in a row, Governor Mike Parson (R-Mo.) has officially proclaimed September 23-27, 2024, as Clean Energy Week in Missouri. This proclamation was issued in conjunction with the 8th Annual National Clean Energy Week (NCEW).  

“I commend Governor Parson for recognizing Clean Energy Week in Missouri,” said Heather Reams, chair of NCEW. “Advancing clean energy projects across the country is not only good environmental stewardship, but it is also economically prudent as it spurs the creation of jobs in local communities and strengthens state economies all while providing affordable, reliable clean energy to residents. Governor Parson understands this, and I am encouraged by Missouri’s potential to lead the rest of the nation in clean energy innovation and investment.” 

“Missouri believes in clean, affordable and readily abundant forms of energy for all,” Governor Parson stated in the proclamation. “Clean energy is crucial piece of America’s energy future.” 

As Governor Parson’s proclamation highlights, Missouri’s clean energy sector provides over 56,000 jobs and renewable energy accounted for almost 12 percent of the state’s total net generation in 2022. In addition, the state is the second-largest biodiesel producer in the nation.  

Last year, Governor Parson was among the 37 governors and 49 municipalities that issued proclamations to recognize Clean Energy Week. Learn more about the state proclamations here. 

Founded in 2017, NCEW serves as a bipartisan forum convening clean energy leaders and advocates from across the country. The week features dynamic programming, including the Policymakers Symposium—a free, two-day in-person event that spotlights elected officials, business leaders, advocates, policymakers, investors and trade association voices who are committed to promoting clean energy. 

For more details on NCEW, including sponsorship opportunities, remote and in-person events, and registration for the Policymakers Symposium, please visit the NCEW website at www.nationalcleanenergyweek.org.