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DE SB2

Bill

Status

Passed

9/17/2021

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Hansen

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes regulatory framework for "community-owned energy generating facilities" (renewable energy systems with multiple owners/customers sharing output) with a maximum capacity of 4 megawatts and requires a Certificate to Operate from the Public Service Commission with a $750 application fee.

  • Eliminates previous restrictions requiring all customers to be on the same distribution feeder and all customers to be identified before system construction, allowing greater flexibility in system design and operation.

  • Requires community-owned energy generating facilities to serve at least 15% low-income customers (those with gross annual income at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines or 60% of state median household income).

  • Provides net metering credits valued at distribution and supply service charges for subscribed energy, with compensation for unsubscribed energy at 10% or less based on locational marginal pricing and no compensation for unsubscribed energy exceeding 10%.

  • Directs the Public Service Commission to promulgate rules and regulations by March 11, 2022, in consultation with the Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit to protect customers and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Titles 6, 26, And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Community Owned Energy Generating Facilities And Renewable Energy.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

9/17/2021

Committee Referrals

Energy6/11/2021
Environment & Energy6/3/2021

Full Bill Text

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