Missouri energy and electricity

The record addresses coal-fired generation or another component of electricity supply that contributes to the generation mix. Coal’s share is coal generation divided by all in-state generation; a retail-rate rule alone does not establish a change in that share. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Coal share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 1902 -- RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES SPONSOR: Plank This bill modifies the definition of "renewable energy resources" for the purposes of the Renewable Energy Standard to include pumped storage from hydropower. This bill is similar to HB 193 (2025) and HB 1865 (2024).

The record addresses coal-fired generation or another component of electricity supply that contributes to the generation mix. Coal’s share is coal generation divided by all in-state generation; a retail-rate rule alone does not establish a change in that share. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Coal share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 193 -- RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES SPONSOR: Plank This bill modifies the definition of "renewable energy resources" for the purposes of the Renewable Energy Standard to include pumped storage from hydropower. This bill is the same as HB 1865 (2024) and HB 1093(2023).

The record addresses coal-fired generation or another component of electricity supply that contributes to the generation mix. Coal’s share is coal generation divided by all in-state generation; a retail-rate rule alone does not establish a change in that share. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Coal share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 768 -- RENEWABLE ENERGY SPONSOR: Plank Beginning January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2032, this bill authorizes a tax credit for a qualified taxpayer of 30% of residential solar property expenditures made by the taxpayer. Beginning January 1, 2033, through December 31, 2033,the authorized tax credit increases to 35% and for all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2034, the tax credit increases to 40%. The program sunsets December 31st, six years after the effective date. The bill also increases the required percentages of each electric utility's sales that must come from renewable energy resources. The percentage required begins with no less than 15% by December 31, 2025, and increases incrementally to no less than 100% by December 31, 2059.

The record addresses coal-fired generation or another component of electricity supply that contributes to the generation mix. Coal’s share is coal generation divided by all in-state generation; a retail-rate rule alone does not establish a change in that share. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Coal share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 1944 -- RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES SPONSOR: Plank Beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2032, this bill authorizes a tax credit for a qualified taxpayer of 30% of residential solar property expenditures made by the taxpayer. Beginning January 1, 2033, through December 31, 2033,the authorized tax credit increases to 35% and for all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2034, the tax credit increases to 40%. The program sunsets December 31st, six years after the effective date. The bill also increases the required percentages of each electric utility's sales that must come from renewable energy resources. The percentage required begins with no less than 15% by December 31, 2024, and increases incrementally to no less than 100% by December 31, 2058.

The record addresses coal-fired generation or another component of electricity supply that contributes to the generation mix. Coal’s share is coal generation divided by all in-state generation; a retail-rate rule alone does not establish a change in that share. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Coal share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 1865 -- RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES SPONSOR: Plank This bill modifies the definition of "renewable energy resources" for the purposes of the Renewable Energy Standard to include pumped storage from hydropower. This bill is the same as HB 1093 (2023).

The record addresses coal-fired generation or another component of electricity supply that contributes to the generation mix. Coal’s share is coal generation divided by all in-state generation; a retail-rate rule alone does not establish a change in that share. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Coal share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 1093 -- RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES SPONSOR: Plank This bill modifies the definition of "renewable energy resources" for the purposes of the Renewable Energy Standard to include pumped storage from hydropower.

The record addresses coal-fired generation or another component of electricity supply that contributes to the generation mix. Coal’s share is coal generation divided by all in-state generation; a retail-rate rule alone does not establish a change in that share. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Coal share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 1079 -- RENEWABLE ENERGY SPONSOR: Plank Beginning January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2032, this bill authorizes a tax credit for a qualified taxpayer of 30% of residential solar property expenditures made by the taxpayer. Beginning January 1, 2033, through December 31, 2033,the authorized tax credit increases to 35% and for all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2034, the tax credit increases to 40%. The program sunsets December 31st, six years after the effective date. The bill also increases the required percentages of each electric utility's sales that must come from renewable energy resources. The percentage required begins with no less than 15% by December 31, 2023 and increases incrementally to no less than 100% by December 31, 2058.

The record addresses coal-fired generation or another component of electricity supply that contributes to the generation mix. Coal’s share is coal generation divided by all in-state generation; a retail-rate rule alone does not establish a change in that share. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Coal share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HCS HB 1293 -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD SPONSOR: Hardwick COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass with HCS" by the Standing Committee on Emerging Issues by a vote of 14 to 0. The following is a summary of the House Committee Substitute for HB 1293. This bill specifies that electric utilities with more than 250,000 but less than 1,000,000 retail customers in Missouri as of the end of 2022 with energy that meets the criteria of the renewable energy portfolio requirements and is contracted for by an accelerated renewable buyer must: (1) Have all associated renewable energy certificates retired by the accelerated renewable buyer and the certificates may not be used to meet the electric utility’s portfolio requirements; (2) Be excluded from the total electric utility’s sales used to determine the portfolio requirements; and (3) Be used to offset all or a portion of its electric load to determine compliance with the portfolio requirements. The bill specifies that the accelerated renewable buyer, defined as a customer of an electric utility with an aggregate load over 80 average megawatts entering into specified contracts, is exempt from any renewable energy standard compliance costs as established by the utility and approved by the Public Service Commission. Each electric utility must certify, and verify as necessary, to the Commission that the accelerated renewable buyer has satisfied the exemption requirements as specified in the bill.

The record addresses coal-fired generation or another component of electricity supply that contributes to the generation mix. Coal’s share is coal generation divided by all in-state generation; a retail-rate rule alone does not establish a change in that share. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Coal share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 2578 -- RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES SPONSOR: Banderman The bill repeals the definition of "renewable energy resources" for the purpose of the Renewable Energy Standard and replaces it with a definition of "alternative energy resources", which includes pumped storage from hydropower and nuclear energy. This bill is similar to HB 2475 (2026).

The record addresses coal-fired generation or another component of electricity supply that contributes to the generation mix. Coal’s share is coal generation divided by all in-state generation; a retail-rate rule alone does not establish a change in that share. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Coal share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

The Public Service Commission or the Office of Public Counsel can request an extension for approval of 30 days upon a showing of good cause. RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARDS (Section 393.1030) This bill specifies that electric utilities with more than 250,000 but less than 1 million retail customers in Missouri as of the end of 2022 with energy that meets the criteria of the renewable energy portfolio requirements and is contracted for by an accelerated renewable buyer must: (1) Have all associated renewable energy certificates retired by the accelerated renewable buyer and the certificates can not be used to meet the electric utility’s portfolio requirements; (2) Be excluded from the total electric utility’s sales used to determine the portfolio requirements; and (3) Be used to offset all or a portion of its electric load to determine compliance with the portfolio requirements. The bill specifies that the accelerated renewable buyer is exempt from any renewable energy standard compliance costs as established by the utility and approved by the Public Service Commission. Each electric utility must certify, and verify as necessary, to the Commission that the accelerated renewable buyer has satisfied the exemption requirements as specified in the bill. The bill increases the required deferral to 90%. The cost of investments in new generating units and energy storage systems are excluded from the total investments reflected in each year's capital investment plan for which required investments in grid modernization projects are determined. The bill extends the sunset date of certain provisions relating to deferrals by electrical corporations from December 31, 2028 to December 31, 2035.

The record addresses coal-fired generation or another component of electricity supply that contributes to the generation mix. Coal’s share is coal generation divided by all in-state generation; a retail-rate rule alone does not establish a change in that share. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Coal share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HCS HB 476 -- CLOSURE OF ELECTRIC POWER PLANTS SPONSOR: Pollitt COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass with HCS" by the Standing Committee on Utilities by a vote of 17 to 2, with 1 voting present. The following is a summary of the House Committee Substitute for HB 476. Beginning January 1, 2026, this bill specifies that prior to the closure of an existing electric generating power plant, an electrical corporation, registered and doing business in Missouri, must first certify that it has secured and placed on the electric grid an equal or greater amount of reliable electric generation as specified in the bill. Adequate transmission lines must be in place and the replacement generation fully operational concurrently with the closure of the existing electric generating plant. If the replacement electric generation uses some or all of the interconnection facilities used by the existing generation plant, the replacement facilities must be operational within 180 days of the closure of the existing plant.

The record addresses coal-fired generation or another component of electricity supply that contributes to the generation mix. Coal’s share is coal generation divided by all in-state generation; a retail-rate rule alone does not establish a change in that share. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Coal share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 713 -- UTILITIES SPONSOR: Pollitt The bill changes the law relating to electric utilities. CLOSURE OF ELECTRIC POWER PLANTS (Section 393.401) This bill specifies that prior to the closure of an existing electric generating power plant, an electrical corporation, registered and doing business in Missouri, must first certify that it has secured and placed on the electric grid an amount equal or greater than the amount of replacement reliable electric generation as specified in the bill. Adequate transmission lines must be in place and the replacement generation fully operational concurrently with the closure of the existing electric generating plant. If the replacement electric generation uses some or all of the interconnection facilities used by the existing generation plant, the replacement facilities must be operational within 120 days of the closure of the existing plant. Before the official date of the existing electric generating power plant closure, the electric utility company must provide certification to the Commission, the General Assembly, and the Governor that it has met the necessary requirements. RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD (Section 393.1030) This bill specifies that electric utilities with more than 250,000 but less than 1 million retail customers in Missouri as of the end of 2024 with energy that meets the criteria of the renewable energy portfolio requirements and is contracted for by an accelerated renewable buyer must: (1) Have all associated renewable energy certificates retired by the accelerated renewable buyer and the certificates may not be used to meet the electric utility’s portfolio requirements; (2) Be excluded from the total electric utility’s sales used to determine the portfolio requirements; and (3) Be used to offset all or a portion of its electric load to determine compliance with the portfolio requirements. The bill specifies that the accelerated renewable buyer is exempt from any renewable energy standard compliance costs as established by the utility and approved by the Public Service Commission. Each electric utility must certify, and verify as necessary, to the Commission that the accelerated renewable buyer has satisfied the exemption requirements as specified in the bill. The bill increases the required deferral to 90%. The cost of investments in new generating units and energy storage systems are excluded from the total investments reflected in each year's capital investment plan for which required investments in grid modernization projects are determined. The bill extends the sunset date of certain provisions relating to deferrals by electrical corporations from December 31, 2028 to December 31, 2035.

The record addresses coal-fired generation or another component of electricity supply that contributes to the generation mix. Coal’s share is coal generation divided by all in-state generation; a retail-rate rule alone does not establish a change in that share. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Coal share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HCS HB 1753 -- CLOSURE OF ELECTRIC POWER PLANTS (Pollitt) COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Utilities This bill specifies that prior to the closure of an existing electric generating power plant, an electrical corporation, registered and doing business in Missouri, must first certify that it has secured and placed on the electric grid an equal or greater than the amount of replacement reliable electric generation as specified in the bill. Adequate transmission lines must be in place and the replacement generation fully operational concurrently with the closure of the existing electric generating plant. If the replacement electric generation uses some or all of the interconnection facilities used by the existing generation plant, the replacement facilities must be operational within 180 days of the closure of the existing plant.

The record addresses a Missouri gasoline-cost or supply component. The displayed price is EIA’s 15-state Midwest regional proxy, not a Missouri statewide average; this record does not set pump prices across that region. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Midwest regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

(2) Meat Processing Facilities Investment Tax Credit; (3) Higher Ethanol Fuel Tax Credit; (4) Biodiesel Retail Sale Tax Credit;

The record addresses a Missouri gasoline-cost or supply component. The displayed price is EIA’s 15-state Midwest regional proxy, not a Missouri statewide average; this record does not set pump prices across that region. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Midwest regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 3539 -- THE MOTOR FUEL TAX EXEMPTION SPONSOR: Mayhew Currently, motor fuel is exempt from fuel tax, and an exemption and refund may be claimed by a taxpayer if the tax has been paid and no refund has been previously issued. These exemptions and refunds are currently issued on a fiscal year basis.

The record addresses a Missouri gasoline-cost or supply component. The displayed price is EIA’s 15-state Midwest regional proxy, not a Missouri statewide average; this record does not set pump prices across that region. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Midwest regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HCS HB 2072 -- MOTOR FUEL TAX EXEMPTION SPONSOR: Mayhew COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass with HCS" by the Standing Committee on Transportation Accountability by a vote of 10 to 3. Voted "Do "Pass" by Rules-Regulatory Oversight by a vote of 6 to 2. The following is a summary of the House Committee Substitute for HB 2072. This bill creates the "Motor Fuel Tax Fund of 2021", into which the refundable revenue up to $550 million, adjusted annually for inflation, collected under subdivision (1) of subsection 3 of Section 142.803, RSMo, will be deposited. Any money in the Fund not refunded to a motor fuel purchaser within the required time will remain in the Fund and be subject to appropriation by the General Assembly for road and bridge projects for state-owned infrastructure. (Section 142.803, RSMo). Beginning October 1, 2024, this bill authorizes a taxpayer to donate the motor fuel tax refund to a tax-exempt nonprofit entity by providing the entity with all required documentation and a signed statement indicating that the nonprofit is entitled to the taxpayer's refund. The nonprofit entity must submit the documentation and statement, along with proof of its tax-exempt status, to the Director of Revenue. The taxpayer is then entitled to subtract from the taxpayer's Missouri adjusted gross income the amount of the refund donated to the nonprofit (Sections 142.815 and 142.824). Currently, motor fuel is exempt from fuel tax, and an exemption and refund may be claimed by a taxpayer if the tax has been paid and no refund has been previously issued. These exemptions and refunds are currently issued on a fiscal year basis. If the amount of refunds claimed in a tax year exceeds the tax collected for the tax year, refunds shall be allowed based on the order in which they are claimed (Section 142.822). Currently, the motor fuel tax rebate under Section 142.822 is eligible only for vehicles with a gross weight of 26,000 pounds or less. This bill extends the eligibility to motor fuel delivered into a motor vehicle with a gross weight over 26,000 pounds if the motor vehicle is owned by a corporation licensed in Missouri with its primary headquarters in this state, or owned by a sole proprietor whose home office is located in Missouri; provided that the corporation or sole proprietor submits documentation that any exemption and refund claimed is based solely on fuel delivered into a motor vehicle while it was operating in Missouri. If the vehicle was operated in multiple states, the submitted documentation must separate the fuel delivered while operating in Missouri and the other states (Section 142.822). Currently, exemptions and refunds issued for any additional tax on motor fuel are based on a fiscal year. Beginning in fiscal year 2025, they will be based on the tax year.

The record addresses a Missouri gasoline-cost or supply component. The displayed price is EIA’s 15-state Midwest regional proxy, not a Missouri statewide average; this record does not set pump prices across that region. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Midwest regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 519 -- MOTOR FUEL TAX EXEMPTION (Mayhew) COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Transportation Accountability This bill makes changes regarding the motor fuel tax exemption and refund. In its main provisions, the bill: (1) Beginning October 1, 2023, authorizes a taxpayer to donate the motor fuel tax refund to a tax-exempt nonprofit entity by providing the entity with all required documentation and a signed statement indicating that the nonprofit is entitled to the taxpayer's refund. The nonprofit entity must submit the documentation and statement, along with proof of its tax-exempt status, to the Director of Revenue. The taxpayer is then entitled to subtract from the taxpayer's Missouri adjusted gross income the amount of the refund donated to the nonprofit; (2) Currently, exemptions and refunds issued for any additional tax on motor fuel are based on a fiscal year. Beginning in fiscal year 2024, they will be based on the tax year. This bill specifies that claims will be filed on or after January 15th but not later than April 15th after the close of the tax year for which the exemption and refund is claimed; (3) Requires the Department of Revenue to develop a mobile application that allows a tax refund claim to be submitted on a person’s phone at the time of the motor fuel purchase in lieu of the procedures provided by law. The application must be designed so that the person submitting the claim is required to demonstrate that he or she is at the motor fuel pump. The development and maintenance of the application will be paid with funds that come from the Fuel Tax Road Fund; (4) Currently, the motor fuel tax rebate under Section 142.822, RSMo, is eligible only for vehicles with a gross weight of 26,000 pounds or less. This bill extends the eligibility to motor fuel delivered into a motor vehicle with a gross weight over 26,000 pounds if the motor vehicle is owned by a corporation licensed in Missouri with its primary headquarters in this state, or owned by a sole proprietor whose home office is located in Missouri; provided that the corporation or sole proprietor submits documentation that any exemption and refund claimed is based solely on fuel delivered into a motor vehicle while it was operating in Missouri. If the vehicle was operated in multiple states, the submitted documentation must separate the fuel delivered while operating in Missouri and the other states; and. (5) Currently, motor fuel is exempt from fuel tax, and an exemption and refund may be claimed by a taxpayer if the tax has been paid and no refund has been previously issued. These exemptions and refunds are currently issued on a fiscal year basis.

The record addresses a Missouri gasoline-cost or supply component. The displayed price is EIA’s 15-state Midwest regional proxy, not a Missouri statewide average; this record does not set pump prices across that region. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Midwest regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 1366 -- FUEL TAX EXEMPTION SPONSOR: Mayhew Currently, motor fuel is exempt from fuel tax, and an exemption and refund may be claimed by a taxpayer if the tax has been paid and no refund has been previously issued. These exemptions and refunds are currently issued on a fiscal year basis.

The record addresses a Missouri gasoline-cost or supply component. The displayed price is EIA’s 15-state Midwest regional proxy, not a Missouri statewide average; this record does not set pump prices across that region. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Midwest regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 1354 -- MOTOR FUEL TAX REBATE ELIGIBILITY SPONSOR: Mayhew Currently, the motor fuel tax rebate under Section 142.822, RSMo is eligible only for vehicles with a gross weight of 26,000 pounds or less. This bill extends the eligibility to motor fuel delivered into a motor vehicle with a gross weight over 26,000 pounds if the motor vehicle is owned by a corporation licensed in Missouri with its primary headquarters in this state, or owned by a sole proprietor whose home office is located in Missouri; provided that the corporation or sole proprietor submits documentation that any exemption and refund claimed is based solely on fuel delivered into a motor vehicle while it was operating in Missouri.

The record addresses a Missouri gasoline-cost or supply component. The displayed price is EIA’s 15-state Midwest regional proxy, not a Missouri statewide average; this record does not set pump prices across that region. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Midwest regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 2888 -- MOTOR FUEL TAX EXEMPTION SPONSOR: Mayhew As specified in this bill, beginning in fiscal year 2023, exemptions and refunds issued for the additional tax on motor fuel will be based on the tax year. This bill specifies that, claims will be filed on or after January 15th but not later than April 15th after the close of the tax year for which the exemption and refund is claimed.

The record addresses a Missouri gasoline-cost or supply component. The displayed price is EIA’s 15-state Midwest regional proxy, not a Missouri statewide average; this record does not set pump prices across that region. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Midwest regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 2884 -- MOTOR FUEL TAX SPONSOR: Mayhew The motor fuel tax exemption and refund specified in Section 142.822, RSMo only applies to motor fuel delivered into a motor vehicle with a gross weight of 26,000 pounds or less. This bill removes the gross weight limit.