The 2009 Missouri Energy Efficiency Investment Act was introduced to update Missouri's energy regulations. For a hundred years, regulations have rewarded utilities for building new plants and facilities and selling more energy.

Today the focus should be on energy efficiency - the cheapest, fastest and cleanest way to meet energy demand. The legislation helps remove the disincentive that utilities have had toward investment in energy efficiency.

Senate Bill 376 (and HB 882) does the following:

• Creates a state policy and framework to treat utility investments in energy efficiency just like investments in a power plant or distribution line.
• Gives the Missouri Public Service Commission options to further encourage efficiency investments.
• Ensures only cost-effective programs that benefit all customers will be approved.
• Provides protections for low-income customers.

View Senate Bill 376 - pdf