Missouri Governor Supports Bill to Temporarily Block Commercial Solar Development
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has backed S.B. 849, a bill that would temporarily halt commercial solar development until at least the end of 2027 while regulations are established to address community concerns. The Solar Energy Industries Association has highlighted that such a statewide ban would be unprecedented, coinciding with increasing calls for new electric generation sources due to rising demand from data center growth.
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Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe endorsed S.B. 849, a bill to suspend commercial solar development until at least the end of 2027 while regulations are established. The bill aims to address community concerns regarding large solar projects.
The Solar Energy Industries Association noted that a statewide ban would be unprecedented. The proposal arises amid calls for new electric generation sources due to rising demand linked to data center growth.
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