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MO HB2807
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Josh Hurlbert
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AI Summary
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Adds nuclear energy from facilities beginning operation after August 28, 2026 as an eligible source for meeting Missouri's renewable portfolio standard, alongside traditional renewable resources like wind, solar, and biomass
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Reduces the renewable energy portfolio requirement from 15% to 7.5% of electric utility sales starting in calendar year 2027, while maintaining the 15% requirement for 2021-2026
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Creates "nuclear energy credits" (NECs) as tradeable certificates proving one megawatt-hour of electricity generation from qualifying new nuclear facilities, functioning similarly to existing renewable energy credits
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Allows electric utilities to meet portfolio requirements using verified megawatt-hour savings from commission-approved demand-side energy efficiency programs beginning with compliance year 2022
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Adds battery energy storage systems to the definition of renewable energy resources and transfers oversight authority from the Department of Economic Development to the Department of Natural Resources
Legislative Description
Modifies certain provisions relating to the renewable energy
Last Action
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 18 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0
3/11/2026