Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1731: Regulates rebates from electrical corporations for solar panels
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 393, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to rebates by electrical corporations. Section A. Chapter 393, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 393.2500, to read as follows: 393.2500. 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall (2) "Customer-generator", the same as defined in section 386.890; (3) "Electrical corporation", the same as defined in section 386.020; (4) "Energy storage system", commercially available technology that is capable of absorbing energy and storing it for a period of time for use at a later time in.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 393, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to rebates by electrical corporations. Section A. Chapter 393, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 393.2500, to read as follows: 393.2500. 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall (2) "Customer-generator", the same as defined in section 386.890; (3) "Electrical corporation", the same as defined in section 386.020; (4) "Energy storage system", commercially available technology that is capable of absorbing energy and storing it for a period of time for use at a later time including, but not limited to, electrochemical, thermal, and electromechanical technologies, and may be interconnected behind the customer's meter or interconnected behind its own meter; (5) "Smart inverter", a device that converts direct current from solar panels into alternating current and meets all applicable safety, performance, interconnection, and reliability standards established by the National Electrical Code, the National Electrical Safety Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Underwriters Laboratories, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and any local governing authorities. 2. Within ninety days after August 28, 2026, an electrical corporation shall file an application with the commission requesting approval of the corporation's tariff to EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to …