Bill > HB1902

This bill modifies the definition of renewable energy resources in Missouri state law by updating the existing definition of what qualifies as a renewable energy resource. 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 various sources (landfills, agricultural operations, and wastewater treatment), thermal depolymerization and pyrolysis for converting waste to energy, clean and untreated wood like pallets, and hydropower with specific limitations (not including pumped storage, requiring no new water diversion, and with a nameplate rating of 10 megawatts or less). The bill also includes fuel cells using hydrogen produced from these renewable sources and leaves open the possibility of future renewable energy sources that may be certified by the department of economic development after November 4, 2008. The definition is part of a broader legal framework governing renewable energy resources in Missouri, and it provides clarity on what types of energy generation can be considered renewable for regulatory and potentially incentive purposes.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1902&year=2026&code=R