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MO SB753

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Green

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 393.1075, RSMo, establishing the "Missouri Energy Efficiency Investment Act" to govern utility demand-side programs and energy efficiency investments.

  • Requires the Missouri Public Service Commission to permit electric corporations to implement commission-approved demand-side programs with the goal of achieving all cost-effective demand-side savings, using the total resource cost test as the preferred cost-effectiveness measure.

  • Allows the commission to develop cost recovery mechanisms including capitalization of investments, rate design modifications, accelerated depreciation, and utility retention of a portion of net program benefits for shareholders.

  • Exempts large industrial customers meeting specified demand thresholds (5,000+ kilowatts or 2,500+ kilowatts with existing efficiency programs) and interstate pipeline pumping stations from demand-side program cost allocation if they opt out in writing.

  • Prohibits customers who received state tax credits under sections 135.350-135.362 or 253.545-253.561 from participating in monetary incentive programs, except low-income customers; provides class A misdemeanor penalty for false documentation.

Legislative Description

Modifies eligibility criteria for energy efficiency incentive programs offered by electric companies to low-income customers

Last Action

Voted Do Pass S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee

4/17/2012

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy And The Environment2/9/2012

Full Bill Text

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