Missouri Clean Energy Guide
Missouri has developed wind energy in its northwest region and is expanding solar across the state. A voter-approved RPS has driven some renewable procurement, with utilities transitioning coal plants to cleaner resources.
Policy Overview
Missouri's RPS, passed by voters in 2008, requires investor-owned utilities to source 15% of electricity from renewable sources. This has driven wind and solar development, though the state's coal legacy remains significant.
Net metering is available but capped, and the Missouri Public Service Commission oversees utility regulation. Ameren Missouri and Evergy are transitioning coal plants and adding renewable resources.
Active Projects & Development
Northwest Wind Development
Multiple wind farms operate in northwest Missouri, serving regional utilities and contributing to RPS compliance.
Utility Solar Expansion
Ameren Missouri and Evergy are developing solar projects to diversify generation as coal plants retire across the state.
Coal Plant Transitions
Several Missouri coal plants are scheduled for retirement, creating opportunities for replacement with solar, wind, and battery storage.
Major Developers & Utilities
Ameren Missouri
Major utility in MISO with renewable plans
Evergy (formerly KCP&L)
Western Missouri utility with wind procurement
NextEra Energy Resources
Wind and solar developer
Invenergy
Wind project developer in NW Missouri
Market Outlook
Missouri's clean energy market will grow as coal plants retire and utilities expand renewable portfolios. Wind resources in the northwest and solar potential statewide offer development opportunities.
Key opportunities include utility-scale solar and wind, battery storage for grid reliability, community solar, and energy efficiency programs.
Grid Operators
Missouri is split between MISO (Ameren Missouri in eastern Missouri) and SPP (Evergy and other western utilities). This affects interconnection processes and wholesale market participation.