Requires wind energy systems to apply to the FAA for light-mitigating technology

HB 1124 requires wind energy facilities (defined as five or more turbines over 50 feet tall) to apply to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for light-reduction technology before beginning operations. Developers must obtain FAA approval for this technology - designed to reduce aircraft collision risks while maintaining visibility - before commercial operations start after August 28, 2025. Existing wind farms without this technology must apply when signing new power contracts after January 1, 2027, and install the system within 24 months of FAA approval. All costs for installation, operation, and maintenance fall to the wind farm developer, owner, or operator, with progress reports required for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.