SB 1553 authorizes financial incentives, such as tax credits or grants, for companies producing specific critical materials (e.g., minerals for clean energy technology) and certain pharmaceuticals. It directly affects domestic manufacturers in these sectors by potentially lowering production costs through government support. The bill's key mechanism is creating these targeted financial benefits to encourage increased domestic manufacturing capacity. Currently pending in the Senate Economic and Workforce Development Committee after initial readings.
HB 2657 establishes foundational definitions to advance renewable energy use in Missouri state buildings. It defines key terms like "renewable energy source" (including solar, wind, and geothermal), "state building," and "substantial renovation" to create clear standards for energy efficiency. These definitions directly affect state agencies, public buildings, and contractors working on state construction or renovation projects by setting requirements for renewable energy integration and energy efficiency reporting. The bill creates the framework for future implementation of energy-saving measures but does not yet mandate specific actions or funding.
HB 2729 requires Missouri electric utilities to generate or purchase increasing amounts of electricity from renewable sources, starting at 15% by 2026 and reaching 100% by 2061. It mandates that at least 2% of this renewable energy must come from solar power, and utilities can meet requirements by buying renewable energy credits (RECs) from in-state generation. The bill also creates an exemption for large commercial "accelerated renewable buyers" (customers with over 80 average megawatts of load) who directly contract for renewable energy, allowing them to exclude that energy from utility calculations and avoid compliance costs. This directly affects all Missouri electric utilities and large commercial energy buyers, with phased targets extending through 2061.
HB 2807 requires Missouri electric utilities to source increasing percentages of electricity from renewable sources like wind and solar, starting at 2% in 2011 and rising to 15% by 2025, with at least 2% specifically from solar. It creates an exemption for large commercial customers (over 80MW load) who purchase renewable energy and retire certificates, allowing them to avoid utility compliance costs. The bill establishes rules for tracking renewable energy certificates (RECs) and limits annual rate increases from compliance costs to 1%. Utilities must meet these requirements for all power sold to Missouri consumers, including purchased electricity.
SB 838 modifies Missouri's renewable energy standard by establishing phased requirements for electric utilities: 2% renewable energy by 2013, increasing to 5% by 2017, 10% by 2020, and 7.5% annually starting in 2021. At least 2% of each utility's requirement must come from solar energy. The bill also creates an "accelerated renewable buyer" program for large commercial customers (over 80 average megawatts) that contract directly for renewable energy, allowing them to exclude that energy from utility compliance calculations and receive exemptions from renewable energy compliance costs. These changes directly affect Missouri's electric utilities and qualifying large commercial energy buyers.
HB 2537 modifies Missouri's net metering rules for small renewable energy systems. It requires utilities to offer net metering to eligible customers (like homeowners with rooftop solar under 100 kW) on a first-come basis until systems reach 5% of the utility's peak annual demand. If a utility exceeds 1% of its peak demand in a single year, it can pause new enrollments until the next year. Customers generating excess power receive credits based on the utility's "avoided fuel cost" (the cost saved by not buying that power), applied to future bills. This bill updates existing rules without creating new programs, focusing on access limits and billing mechanics for customer-generators.
HB 1900 establishes the "Net Metering and Easy Connection Act" in Missouri, directly affecting homeowners and small businesses installing renewable energy systems (like rooftop solar) under 100 kilowatts. The bill requires electricity suppliers to offer net metering on a first-come, first-served basis until systems reach 5% of the supplier's annual peak electricity demand. It also limits new applications each year to no more than 1% of the previous year's peak demand to prevent sudden system overload. This policy change clarifies the process for small-scale renewable energy users to connect to the grid and receive credit for excess power they generate.
HB 2119 modifies Missouri's "Property Assessment Clean Energy Act" to establish a program financing energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements for non-residential properties. It creates "clean energy development boards" (formed by municipalities) that can offer long-term property assessments (up to 30 years) to fund projects like solar installations or building retrofits, with these assessments recorded as liens on the property. The bill excludes residential properties, requires annual reporting to municipalities and the Department of Natural Resources, and defines key terms like "energy efficiency improvement" (e.g., insulation, efficient lighting) and "renewable energy improvement" (e.g., solar, wind systems). These boards gain authority to issue bonds, collect fees, and administer the financing program under state oversight.
HB 1902 updates Missouri's legal definition of "renewable energy resources" for regulatory purposes. It specifically lists eligible sources like wind, solar, small-scale hydropower (under 10 MW without new dams), waste-to-energy processes, and dedicated biomass crops, while explicitly excluding nuclear power and pumped-storage hydropower. This definition directly affects electric utilities, the Public Service Commission, and the Department of Economic Development when implementing renewable energy programs. The bill makes no new requirements but clarifies which energy sources qualify under existing law.
HB 1731 creates a state-regulated rebate program for homeowners and businesses installing solar energy systems paired with energy storage. It requires electrical corporations to offer per-watt rebates (ranging from $2.00 to $0.25 per watt) based on installation dates between 2026 and 2032, with decreasing amounts over time. To qualify, customers must install a "smart inverter" (safety-compliant solar inverter), add energy storage, and transfer renewable energy credits for 10 years. The bill caps annual and total rebate costs for utilities based on their customer size (e.g., large utilities capped at $5.6 million annually) and allows utilities to recover rebate costs through rate adjustments.
