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DE HB306

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/19/2016

Primary Sponsor

Charles Paradee

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires new electric transmission utilities in Delaware to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Public Service Commission before operating.

  • Commission must evaluate applicants based on PJM Interconnection selection, applicant experience and viability, transmission facility needs, and impact on safe/reliable electric service delivery.

  • Commission must act on completed applications within 90 days, with possible 90-day extension for good cause.

  • Commission may suspend or revoke certificates for material noncompliance with certificate conditions or failure to provide safe, adequate, and reliable transmission services.

  • Expands definition of "transmission facilities" to include offshore electric facilities integrated with onshore facilities, and adds "electric transmission" to the list of public utility services regulated by the Commission.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Utilities.

Last Action

Assigned to Energy & Transit Committee in Senate

4/19/2016

Committee Referrals

Energy & Transit4/19/2016
Energy4/6/2016

Full Bill Text

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