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Last Update: 10/27/2026 at 5:34 AM EST
Missouri Data Centers and the Power Grid
Coverage from St. Louis Public Radio, Columbia Missourian, and others
Large data centers can require substantial electricity, prompting utilities to forecast new demand and consider generation and grid investments.
In Missouri, the debate includes Ameren Missouri’s resource plans, large-load tariffs, grid-connection charges, and long-term contracts, as well as the Missouri Public Service Commission’s oversight. A central concern is whether protections for residential customers are sufficient when utilities build capacity before data-center demand fully materializes. Decisions about the generation mix and the allocation of infrastructure costs make this an important issue for electricity bills, utility planning, and state policy.
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Ameren Missouri released its 2026 resource plan this week, proposing expanded generation to serve projected data center demand across Missouri.
9/30/2026 • Policy & Utility Planning • General
Missouri Senate Bill 4 sets large-load tariffs and long-term contract requirements for hyperscale data centers, while environmental groups question residential cost pass-through and regulatory coverage.
6/5/2026 • Policy & Utility Planning • General
Synapse Energy released a Mississippi-focused report for Environmental Advocates Mississippi and Earthjustice on Entergy Mississippi data-center grid costs and residential bill increases in 2025-2026.
5/28/2026 • Policy & Utility Planning • General
Missouri policy guidance and ratepayer cost concerns are driving community debates over data-center proposals amid electricity and water demand.
7/12/2026 • Policy & Utility Planning • General
Missouri debate over Amendment 5 cites data center tax exemptions created in 2015 under Senate Bill 149, with incentives tied to investment and high-wage job targets.
6/29/2026 • Project Finance & Incentives • General
Missouri House Future Caucus members presented data-center evaluation guidance Tuesday at Lindenwood University in St. Charles while preparing legislation for the 2027 session.
8/11/2026 • Policy & Utility Planning • General
Missouri lawmakers on the House Utilities Committee discussed Ameren Missouri generation expansion, data center electricity contracts, and possible ratepayer cost exposure during an informational hearing.
5/8/2026 • Policy & Utility Planning • General
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Missouri House Utilities Committee members reviewed Ameren Missouri planning and consumer impacts as data centers expand electricity demand.
5/10/2026 • Policy & Utility Planning • General