HB 480 Summary

• Expands community-owned energy generating facilities to allow meter aggregation across customers sharing common interests, with capacity limits of 5 megawatts alternating current (MWac).

• Credits customers participating in community solar with kilowatt-hour (kWh) values based on supply service charges; excess credits roll to subsequent billing periods and can be paid out annually if requested.

• Requires electric suppliers to allow meter aggregation only for accounts they serve; facilities must produce no more than 110% of aggregate electrical consumption based on prior 2 years of usage.

• Mandates the Delaware Renewable Energy Taskforce recommend mechanisms by April 1, 2019, to ensure at least 15% of annual community solar generating capacity serves low and moderate-income customers, with Commission implementation by June 1, 2019.

• Requires communities to file descriptions of energy generating facilities with the Delaware Energy Office including host location, capacity, fuel type, and lists of aggregated meters; permits meter roster changes no more than monthly with 90 days' notice.