SB 838 - The act modifies certain provisions of the renewable energy standard.

The act adds "nuclear power sources" to the definition of "renewable energy resources".

The act changes an electrical corporation's portfolio requirement from no less than 15% to 7.5% of electricity from renewable energy resources in each calendar year beginning 2021.

Under the act, an electrical corporation shall reach an amount of renewable energy technology nameplate capacity equal to or greater than 7.5%, instead of 15% as currently provided, to be exempt from certain subsidies, fees, or rebates, as described in current law.

JULIA SHEVELEVA

Statutes affected:
Introduced (4751S.01): 393.1025, 393.1030, 393.1050

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 838
Sponsor: Cierpiot
Hearing Date: 1/28/2026


COMMITTEE: Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment

CHAIRMAN: Cierpiot

DATE REFERRED: 1/8/2026 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 1/14/2026



STAFF:
Bryce Beal
Heidi Osner
Michelle Pleus
Julia Sheveleva


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:
Zach Monroe - Ameren Missouri


WITNESSES FOR:
James Owen - Renew Missouri
Jon Dolan - Solar Association
Mark Fiegsnbawm - Missouri Farm Bureau
Matthew Smith - Associated Industries of Missouri


WITNESSES AGAINST:
Arnie Dienoff - Public Advocate
John Coffman - Consumers Council of Missouri