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DE HCR92

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

6/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Hensley

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Delaware General Assembly opposes PJM Interconnection's cost allocation decision for a $400 million improvement project at the Salem and Hope Creek nuclear facilities on Artificial Island in New Jersey.

  • PJM Interconnection allocated more than half of the $272 million transmission line costs to Delaware ratepayers despite Delaware receiving less than 10 percent of the economic benefits according to the Delaware Public Service Commission.

  • The transmission line can technically terminate in neighboring zones to resolve stability issues at Artificial Island, making Delaware's allocation disproportionate to benefits received.

  • General Assembly supports appealing the decision to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and urges FERC to reject PJM Interconnection's conclusions.

  • Increased electricity rates from this project would burden Delaware families, reduce business competitiveness, and harm the state's attractiveness as a business location.

Legislative Description

Expressing The Opposition Of The 148th Delaware General Assembly To The Pjm Interconnection Decision Allocating The Majority Of Costs Associated With A $400 Million Improvement Project Benefitting A New Jersey Power Plant Complex To Delaware Ratepayers.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Energy Committee in House

6/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Energy6/23/2016

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