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DE SJR1
Joint Resolution
Status
3/30/2017
Primary Sponsor
Harris McDowell
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AI Summary
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Opposes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's cost allocation for the Artificial Island transmission project, which requires Delaware ratepayers to pay the majority of the $280 million project cost despite receiving only minimal benefits.
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States the project addresses reliability issues at Salem and Hope Creek nuclear facilities, not supply deficiencies in the Delmarva Peninsula, making the cost burden on Delaware residents unfair.
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Projects average Delaware residential customers would pay an additional $2 to $4 monthly on electric bills under the current cost allocation formula.
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Urges PJM Interconnection to join Delaware, Maryland, and other stakeholders in contesting the cost allocation in ongoing proceedings before FERC in Docket No. EL15-95-000.
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the Public Service Commission, Public Advocate, FERC, and PJM.
Legislative Description
Opposing The Artificial Island Project Cost Allocation And Urging Pjm To Join Delaware And Other Parties Contesting The Cost Allocation In Proceedings Currently Pending Before Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
3/30/2017