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DE SB186

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/26/2018

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Lavelle

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Origin

Senate

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reduces allocation to Sustainable Energy Utility from 65% to 35% of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) CO2 allowance auction proceeds.

  • Directs 30% of RGGI auction proceeds to the Water Infrastructure Advisory Council to develop and recommend funded projects to the General Assembly.

  • Maintains 15% allocation to low-income consumers through Weatherization Assistance Program (10%) and fuel assistance/LIHEAP programs (up to 5%), with requirement that LIHEAP participants enroll in WAP within 2 years.

  • Maintains 10% allocation for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects selected through competitive proposal process led by the Secretary of DNREC.

  • Authorizes up to 10% of proceeds for DNREC to operate the RGGI program, including monitoring, administration, climate change activities, and public education, with program expenses paid first before other distributions.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Funds From The Auction Of The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiatives' Co2 Allowances.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy Committee in Senate

4/26/2018

Committee Referrals

Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy4/26/2018

Full Bill Text

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