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MO HB3530

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bishop Davidson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Missouri electrical corporations to file a "Residential Battery and Grid Resilience Program" within 90 days, offering $500/kWh installation rebates (up to 30 kWh per residence) and performance payments of $225-$300/kW for capacity plus $0.25-$0.60/kWh for energy delivered during grid events

  • Mandates minimum 5-year enrollment in utility grid services tariffs for participating battery systems, with a 20% state-of-charge reserve maintained for customer backup during dispatch events

  • Establishes consumer protections including 3-day contract rescission rights, required written disclosures before installation, and prohibitions on false or misleading representations by installers and aggregators

  • Creates statewide licensing program for solar and energy storage contractors requiring NABCEP certification or equivalent credentials, $500,000 minimum liability insurance, background checks, and completion of PSC-approved compliance courses

  • Authorizes Public Service Commission to impose fines up to $5,000 per violation for fraudulent practices or unsafe installations, suspend or revoke contractor licenses, and require restitution to affected customers

Legislative Description

Creates new provisions for utilities

Last Action

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Emerging Issues3/5/2026

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