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This bill modifies the definition of renewable energy resources in Missouri's legal code by updating section 393.1025, which defines terms related to energy production. The bill expands the list of renewable energy sources to include wind, solar thermal sources, photovoltaic cells and panels, dedicated energy crops, cellulosic agricultural residues, plant residues, methane from landfills and agricultural operations, waste treatment facilities, thermal depolymerization and pyrolysis for converting waste to energy, clean and untreated wood like pallets, and hydropower (with specific limitations). The bill also includes hydropower facilities with a nameplate rating of ten megawatts or less that do not require new water diversions or impoundments, and fuel cells using hydrogen produced from the listed renewable sources. Additionally, the definition allows for future sources of renewable energy that are certified as renewable by the Department of Economic Development after November 4, 2008. The bill maintains definitions for key terms like "commission" (public service commission), "department" (department of economic development), "electric utility," and "renewable energy credit" (REC), which represents proof that one megawatt-hour of electricity has been generated from renewable sources.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB193&year=2025&code=R