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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri House Bill 2528 exempts portable solar generation devices from public service commission regulations
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsors: Mark Matthiesen and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
Missouri House Bill 2528 exempts portable solar generation devices with a maximum power output of 1,200 watts or less from public service commission regulations and utility requirements. Under the measure, s are prohibited from charging fees, requiring prior approval, or mandating extra equipment for these portable devices. The bill also specifies that suppliers hold no liability for damage or injury caused by such portable solar devices.
Residential solar users gain the ability to operate small plug-in solar units up to 1,200 watts without utility pre-approval, interconnection fees, or extra equipment mandates, while s are explicitly shielded from liability for damages caused by these devices.
- House Bill 2528 was introduced during the 2026 Regular Session of the Missouri 103rd General Assembly by Representative Mark Matthiesen. context
- The measure modifies existing statutes governing net metering and easy connections under section 386.890 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo). context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Retail Electric Suppliers
Suppliers are prohibited from charging fees, requiring approval, or demanding additional equipment for portable solar devices, and are absolved of liability for damages caused by them.
Customer-generators
Customers using portable solar generation devices of 1,200 watts or less are exempt from net metering rules, utility application procedures, and associated fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need utility approval to use a portable solar generation device under this bill?
Can electric utilities charge extra fees for using a portable solar generator?
What safety certifications are required for a portable solar generation device?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 18, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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Exemption of Small-Scale Plug-In Solar from Utility Oversight
The bill creates a distinct regulatory category for portable solar generators under 1,200 watts, completely bypassing traditional utility interconnection agreements, approvals, and fees that apply to larger customer-generator systems.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy25Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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