The bill proposes the addition of a new section, 386.1050, to chapter 386 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, which establishes regulations for community solar facilities. It defines key terms such as "community solar facility," "subscriber," and "bill credit," and outlines the requirements for these facilities, including a minimum capacity and the need for at least ten subscribers. The bill mandates that each retail electric supplier implement a three-year community solar pilot program from 2027 to 2029, aiming for a subscribership equal to two percent of the supplier's electricity sales for each year of the program. Additionally, the bill stipulates that community solar facilities must include a certain percentage of low-income and residential customers, and it sets forth the responsibilities of retail electric suppliers in managing bill credits and subscriptions. The Missouri Public Service Commission is tasked with establishing the value of bill credits and developing regulations for the purchase of unsubscribed energy. The bill also includes provisions for interconnection standards and requires the commission to promulgate rules to implement these provisions within nine months of the bill's effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (5169H.01): 386.1050