Bill > HB2579

This bill modifies Missouri's Net Metering and Easy Connection Act, updating regulations for customer-generators who produce their own electricity using renewable energy sources like solar or wind. The bill expands the definition of a customer-generator and establishes new rules for net metering, which allows individuals to generate their own electricity and receive credits from their electric utility for excess power fed back into the grid. Key provisions include requiring retail electric suppliers to offer net metering programs up to 5% of their peak load, establishing how customer-generators will be billed and credited for electricity, and setting safety and interconnection standards for small-scale electrical generation systems. The bill also introduces new consumer protection measures, such as requiring sellers of renewable energy generation units to provide detailed proposals with five business days for review, perform energy efficiency audits, and disclose warranties and potential savings. Additionally, the legislation mandates that electric utilities report annually on net metering participation and allows the attorney general to enforce compliance through existing consumer protection laws. The overall goal is to make it easier for individuals and businesses to adopt renewable energy technologies while protecting consumers and ensuring grid safety and reliability.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2579&year=2026&code=R