Bill > HB370

This bill modifies Missouri's net metering law, known as the "Net Metering and Easy Connection Act", by providing comprehensive regulations for customer-generators who produce their own electricity from renewable energy sources. The bill defines a customer-generator as an individual or organization with a renewable energy generation unit (like solar panels) that has a capacity of up to 100 kilowatts, is located on the customer's premises, and is interconnected with a retail electric supplier. The legislation establishes that retail electric suppliers must make net metering available on a first-come, first-served basis until net metering systems reach 5% of the supplier's peak load, and requires suppliers to offer net metering through approved tariffs or contracts. The bill details how electricity generation and consumption will be measured, including crediting customers for excess electricity generated at the avoided fuel cost rate, with credits expiring after 12 months. It also sets safety and performance standards for generation units, outlines application and interconnection processes, and requires annual reporting. Notably, the bill adds new consumer protection provisions, such as mandating that sellers of generation units provide detailed proposals, perform energy efficiency audits, and disclose warranties and potential savings. The legislation aims to make renewable energy generation more accessible and transparent for Missouri residents while protecting both customers and electric suppliers.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB370&year=2025&code=R