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DE HB233

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Frank Burns

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Origin

House of Representatives

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines "large energy use facility" as data centers and similar facilities using 20 megawatts or more of electricity, classified under NAICS code 518210

  • Requires regulated electric utilities to create a separate service classification and tariff schedule specifically for large energy use facilities, distinct from other commercial or industrial customers

  • Mandates that rate schedules allocate infrastructure and service costs to large energy users proportionally, preventing cost-shifting to residential and small business ratepayers

  • Directs the Public Service Commission to evaluate whether proposed rates for large energy facilities could jeopardize grid reliability, impede renewable energy targets, or increase costs for other customers

  • Regulated utilities must file applications to establish the required rate classifications within 180 days of the Act's enactment

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Large Energy Use Facilities.

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 5 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources & Energy6/30/2025

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