Electricity Laws and Incentives in Missouri
The list below contains summaries of all Missouri laws and incentives related to electricity.
Laws and Regulations
Alternative Fuel Promotion
The Missouri Alternative Fuels Commission (Commission) promotes the continued production and use of alternative transportation fuels in Missouri. The Commission submits a report annually to the governor and general assembly that includes: - Recommendations on changes to state law to facilitate the sale and distribution of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles (AFV); - Promotes the development, sale, distribution, and consumption of alternative fuels; - Promotes the development and use of AFVs and technology that will enhance the use of alternative and renewable fuels; - Educates consumers about alternative fuels; and, - Develops a long-range plan for the state to reduce consumption of petroleum fuels.
For more information, see the Missouri Alternative Fuels Commission website.
(Reference Missouri Revised Statutes 414.420)
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Acquisition and Alternative Fuel Use Requirements
A state agency that operates a vehicle fleet consisting of 15 vehicles or more must ensure that at least 50% of new vehicles purchased over a defined biennial period are capable of operating using an alternative fuel. Excess acquisitions of AFVs may be credited towards future biennial goals. If a state agency fails to meet a biennial acquisition goal, purchases of any non-AFVs are not permitted until the goals are met or an exemption or goal reduction has been granted. In addition, 30% of the fuel purchased annually for use in operating state fleet vehicles must be alternative fuels.
(Reference Missouri Revised Statutes 414.400 and 414.410)
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Decal
The state motor fuel tax does not apply to passenger vehicles, certain buses, or commercial vehicles that are powered by an alternative fuel, if the vehicles obtain an AFV decal. Owners or operators of AFVs that also own or operate a personal fueling station must pay an annual alternative fuel decal fee, as listed below. Alternative fuel motor vehicles licensed as historic vehicles are exempt from the alternative fuel decal requirement.
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | Type of Vehicle | Decal Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 18,000 pounds (lbs.) or less | Passenger, School Bus, or Commercial | $105 |
| 18,001 lbs.-36,000 lbs. | Farm or Farming Transportation with an ‘F’ License Plate | $140 |
| 18,001 lbs.-36,000 lbs. | Passenger-Carrying and Other Motor Vehicles | $210 |
| 36,000 lbs. or more | Farm or Farming Transportation with an ‘F’ License Plate | $300 |
| 36,000 lbs. or more | All Other Motor Vehicles | $1,200 |
The AFV decal fee will increase annually for all vehicle weight classes by 20% through 2026. The decal fee for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles model year 2018 and later is one-half of the annual decal fees listed above for their corresponding vehicle type and GVW.
Owners and operators of passenger motor vehicles, buses, or commercial motor vehicles that are powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), or liquefied petroleum gas (propane), may continue to apply for and use the alternative fuel decal in lieu of paying the CNG, LNG, and/or propane tax, as long as the they have installed a fueling station used solely to fuel his or her vehicle(s). If an owner or operator of a motor vehicle powered by propane that bears an alternative fuel decal refuels at an unattended propane fueling station, such owner or operator shall not be eligible for a refund of the motor fuel tax paid at the time of refueling. For more information, see the Missouri Department of Revenue Special Fuel Decals website.
(Reference Missouri Revised Statutes 142.803 and 142.869)
Local Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Installation Policy Restrictions
No local government office or agency may adopt any ordinance, resolution, regulation, code, or policy that requires the installation of EV chargers or infrastructure in parking lots owned or leased by churches or nonprofit organizations. Business and property owners may still voluntarily install EV charging infrastructure.
(Reference Missouri House Bill 2062, 2024)
Public Utility Definition
An entity that sells, leases, owns, controls, operates, or manages an electric vehicle charger, other than those that engage in the production or sale of wholesale electricity, is not considered an electric corporation.
(Reference Missouri Revised Statutes 386.020)
State Incentives
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Emissions Inspection Exemption
Vehicles powered exclusively by electricity, including hydrogen or fuels other than gasoline that are exempt from motor vehicle emissions inspection under federal regulation, are exempt from state emissions inspection requirements.
(Reference Missouri Revised Statute 643.315)
Energy Provider Sales Tax Exemption
Electric, natural gas, propane, and other energy source providers are exempt from state sales tax. Additional requirements apply.
(Reference Missouri Revised Statutes 144.010 and 144.058)
Missouri's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Planning
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) NEVI Formula Program requires the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to submit an annual EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan (Plan) to the DOT and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office), describing how the state intends to distribute NEVI funds. The submitted plans must be established according to NEVI guidance.
For more information about Missouri’s NEVI planning process, see the MoDOT NEVI website. To review Missouri’s NEVI plan, see the Joint Office State Plans for EV Charging website.
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