DE HB116

Authorizes the Delaware Public Service Commission to approve a special low-income residential rate for electric and natural gas utilities, providing a 20% discount from standard residential distribution costs

Requires the Commission to find that the discounted rate is in the public interest before authorization

Establishes eligibility verification through the Department of Health and Social Services, based on participation in or eligibility for means-tested programs administered by the Division of Social Services

Allows utilities to recover the cost of credits and incremental administrative costs through the low income program fund, with annual Commission review and reconciliation

Mandates that utilities inform approved low-income customers about available energy efficiency programs such as Energize Delaware, and requires Commission review of the discount rate every 5 years