Missouri CAIR Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Set-Aside Program

Missouri's Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE/RE) Set-Aside Program was established to provide financial incentives for energy efficiency or renewable generation projects that will improve air quality, stimulate local economic activity, diversify energy production in Missouri and provide greater power system reliability.

In 2007, in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's CAIR requirements for reducing statewide annual emissions of NOx, Missouri established a NOx allowance cap and trade program.  As part of this program, Missouri set aside 300 annual NOx allowances to be awarded annually to energy efficiency and renewable energy projects located in Missouri. Awards may also be made to Missouri electric utilities that sponsor renewable generation projects located outside Missouri.  Eligible in-state projects may qualify to receive awards for up to seven years, and eligible projects located outside the state may qualify for up to five years. The awards are in the form of NOx allowances that can be sold to the highest bidder.

The CAIR set-aside program replaces the department's NOx SIP set-aside program which was available during 2005-2007. In several respects, the CAIR set-aside is an expanded program.

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