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MS HB1534
Bill
Status
Failed
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jay McKnight
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AI Summary
- Defines "clean" and "renewable" energy in Mississippi to include solar, wind, hydropower, nuclear, hydrogen, wood fiber, advanced natural gas with carbon capture, and renewable natural gas (RNG) from agricultural waste such as poultry litter and livestock manure
- Requires state agencies and political subdivisions to accept all listed energy sources when implementing clean or renewable energy requirements or incentives
- Prohibits utilities from being mandated to retire natural gas infrastructure if retirement would increase consumer rates or reduce grid reliability
- Directs the Public Service Commission to ensure any clean energy investments remain the least-cost option for ratepayers
- Authorizes the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce to assist poultry and livestock producers in developing anaerobic digesters to produce renewable natural gas, designating them as "Energy Harvest Partners"
Legislative Description
Mississippi Energy Security and Agricultural Growth Act; establish.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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