Modifies provisions for solar energy systems

HB 2592 modifies the rules for solar energy systems, specifically updating the definitions and requirements for "net metering" in Missouri. The bill clarifies who qualifies as a customer-generator and sets new limits on how much solar capacity utilities must allow, raising the cap from five percent to fifteen percent of a utility's peak load. It also changes how credits are applied for excess electricity generated by solar panels, allowing them to be used at any time within a twelve-month period rather than just the next billing cycle. Additionally, the legislation updates the safety standards that solar installations must meet and outlines how customers and utilities share the costs of necessary metering equipment.