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MO SB753
Bill
Status
2/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Green
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AI Summary
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Repeals and replaces section 393.1075, RSMo, establishing the "Missouri Energy Efficiency Investment Act" to govern utility demand-side programs and energy efficiency investments.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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