SCS/SB 6 - This act pertains to the Missouri Alternative and Renewable Energy Technology Commission. The Commission shall have seven members. The directors from the Departments of Agriculture, Economic Development, and Natural Resources are members. Other members include four individuals with a mixture of backgrounds in alternative and renewable energy research, business, and environmental stewardship; the individuals shall be appointed by the Governor with advice and consent of the Senate.
The Commission is responsible for:
(1) Collecting data for the development and use of alternative and renewable energy as a source of power;
(2) Evaluating existing incentive programs that promote the development and use of alternative and renewable energy;
(3) Creating new incentives and programs to promote alternative and renewable energy use; and
(4) Making recommendations to the Legislature on program developments and uses for alterative and renewable energy.
The commission will develop a comprehensive guide to alternative and renewable energy development, production and use. This guide will be submitted to the Legislature by December 31, 2007.
This act expires on June 30, 2008.
MEGAN WORD