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This bill modifies the definition of "renewable energy resources" in Missouri's Renewable Energy Standard by expanding the types of energy sources that can be considered renewable. Specifically, the bill adds nuclear energy sources and hydrogen to the list of renewable energy resources, which previously included wind, solar thermal, photovoltaic cells and panels, dedicated energy crops, agricultural residues, methane from landfills and agricultural operations, waste conversion technologies, clean wood, small-scale hydropower, and hydrogen fuel cells. The bill removes the existing language that explicitly excluded nuclear energy from the definition of renewable energy resources. This change could potentially allow nuclear energy to be counted towards renewable energy standards and credits, which are tradeable certificates proving that one megawatt-hour of electricity has been generated from renewable sources. The modification aims to broaden the state's definition of renewable energy and potentially provide more flexibility for energy producers in meeting renewable energy goals.

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