Data centers will require innovation in MO energy sector | Opinion
"This year, New Hampshire passed a law to allow CREUs ['Consumer Regulated Electricity' utilities] to generate, transmit, distribute, and sell electricity as long as they operate independently from existing utilities and do not serve the general public (CREUs are still subject to appropriate oversight, such as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for nuclear plants). Missouri could do something similar, and there are many reasons to do so.
#1: Protecting ratepayers from risk
#2: Accelerating capacity buildout and investment
#3: Alleviating pressure
