Missouri Governor Supports Bill to Temporarily Block Commercial Solar Development
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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.

Jan 16, 2026, 10:01 PM