Missouri

MO

HB 2528 / HB 2444 — Plug-In Solar Device Consumer Access Act

Deferred
Current Status
Last verified: March 2026

Legislative Status

Deferred until 2027. HB 2528 and HB 2444 were introduced but did not advance this session. Sponsors plan to reintroduce in 2027.

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Knight (HB 2528)

Legislation Progress

Deferred

Missouri Solar Data

Avg. Electricity Rate12.8¢/kWh
TOU Peak Spread
4¢/kWh
Est. Annual Savings
~$140/yr
Last UpdatedMarch 2026
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Key Provisions

Would have exempted certified plug-in solar devices from PSC interconnection requirements.

What This Means for You

What You Can Do

No specific plug-in solar law. Traditional solar available with standard interconnection.

Current Limitations

Ameren Missouri and Evergy currently require interconnection agreements.

Official Bill Reference

Deferred — Did Not Advance This Session (2026). Sponsors plan to reintroduce in 2027.
View Full Bill Text — HB 2528 / HB 2444

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Missouri State Overview

Key data on solar potential, demographics, utilities, and incentives.

Solar Resource
Peak Sun Hours4.89 hrs/day
Optimal Tilt20°
Best FacingDue South (180°)
Est. Annual Output (800W)1,077 kWh/yr
Best MonthsApril–September

** The PVWatts energy estimate is based on an hourly performance simulation using a typical-year weather file that represents a multi-year historical period for Columbia, MO for a Fixed (open rack) photovoltaic system.

Major Utilities
Ameren Missouri
~1.2 million customers
Net metering
Liberty Utilities (formerly The Empire District Electric Company)
~164,000 electric customers
Net metering
Evergy Missouri (Metro and West)
~1.7 million customers
Net metering

Population
6,196,156
Total Households
2,465,490
Owner-Occupied
1,680,074
Renter-Occupied
785,416
Single-Family Homes
1,838,890
Apartment Units (5+)
287,898
Median Income
$67,268
Median Home Value
$215,300

32% of Missouri households are renter-occupied — approximately 785,416 households that could benefit from plug-in solar without owning their home.

Net metering available through Ameren Missouri and Evergy. No active state solar tax credit or rebate program in Missouri. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.

News Coverage

Media coverage of plug-in solar developments in Missouri.

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