Missouri

Missouri State Solar Policy Resources

• Official SEIA State Affiliate: Missouri Solar Energy Industries Association (MOSEIA)

• DSIRE Incentives Database – Missouri – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Missouri and across the United States

• Missouri General Assembly – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Missouri

• Missouri Department of Economic Development – Division of Energy

• Missouri Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Missouri public utilities

• Missouri Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Missouri, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage

• Solar Panel Cost in Missouri – Learn about the history of solar policy in Missouri, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage

• Solar Rebates & Incentives in Missouri – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Missouri to see what programs you can benefit from

  U.S. Energy Information Administration – Missouri State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government

Missouri Energy Storage Policy and Market Overview

Missouri is an emerging hotbed for energy storage and renewable energy. Utility actions, a manufacturing-oriented approach, and R&D are laying the groundwork for wide-scale market growth across the state.

The Missouri Public Service Commission has issued some ESS guidance through regulatory order. In 2015, the PSC encouraged utilities to consider pursuing a DER database and report storage and storage-plus-renewables in IRPs. Additionally, Ameren, Missouri’s largest electric utility plans to deploy 800 MW of battery storage by 2039. Missouri’s market has potential to grow with several funding streams and independent R&D institutions supporting battery storage development.

Missouri is a leader in battery storage manufacturing. The state records the highest annual payroll for battery manufacturing jobs in the country. Battery manufacturing investment opens significant opportunities for a circular market and prosperous state economy. Missouri’s industry, regulatory, and utility stakeholders are establishing a strong battery storage market that is supporting workforce development and grid resilience.

Missouri Energy Storage Policy Resources

• Evergy Battery Storage Pilot Program – Research and development program designed to test home battery storage technologies at reduced customer costs.
• Missouri Department of Natural Resources –State page on energy storage.
• Missouri Energy Financial Assistance Opportunities – State and federal grant funding and loan financing options for energy related projects.
• Pacific Northwest National Laboratories Energy Storage Policy Database – Map of Procurement, Regulatory, Demonstration, Incentive, and Interconnection policies in Missouri and across the United States.
• DSIRE Missouri Energy Storage Policy Database – Clearinghouse for financial incentives, regulations, and rebates for energy storage and lithium-ion technologies in Missouri and across the United States.
• Energy Storage Cost in Missouri – Up-to-date storage and solar-plus-storage pricing and find installers in Missouri on EnergySage.
• Missouri Public Service Commission – Governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Missouri public utilities, search for regulatory dockets, programs, and initiatives.
• Missouri General Assembly – Pending, passed, and historical legislation affecting energy storage and battery systems, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Missouri.