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MO SB1750

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tracy McCreery

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers the peak demand threshold from 100 megawatts to 50 megawatts for requiring electrical corporations with over 250,000 customers to develop special rate schedules for large load customers, ensuring rates reflect actual costs to serve them

  • Requires owners/operators of large load facilities (data centers) intending to operate after August 28, 2026 to file a disclosure with the Public Service Commission before signing utility contracts, including details on energy needs, water usage, cooling systems, and expansion plans

  • Mandates large load facilities maintain a deposit equal to 24 months of minimum electric payments, provide collateral for 5 years of bills, cover all transmission and infrastructure upgrade costs, and enter minimum 20-year contracts with 5-year termination notice requirements

  • Establishes annual contributions to low-income energy assistance programs: $250,000 for facilities using 0-25 megawatts, $500,000 for 25-50 megawatts, and $1 million for over 50 megawatts

  • Requires facilities over 25 megawatts to implement emergency curtailment systems allowing utilities to reduce or suspend service during grid emergencies, with exemptions for facilities serving hospitals, long-term care, or first responders

Legislative Description

Creates provisions relating to the regulation of large load electric customers

Last Action

S First Read

2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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