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DE HB269
Bill
Status
4/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Frank Burns
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AI Summary
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Requires electric suppliers' interconnection rules for net-metering to align with the most recent version of the Interstate Renewable Energy Council's Model Interconnection Procedures within 12 months of the Procedures' latest publishing date.
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Replaces the previous standard that only required interconnection rules to be "developed by using as a guide" the IREC Model Interconnection Rules and U.S. Department of Energy best practices.
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Removes the outdated deadline requiring municipal electric companies to establish interconnection rules by July 24, 2008.
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Maintains existing requirements that net-metering generating systems and grid-integrated electric vehicles must meet safety and performance standards from the National Electrical Code, IEEE, UL, or Society of Automotive Engineers.
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Continues to prohibit electric suppliers from requiring eligible net-metering customers to install excessive controls, perform unnecessary tests, or purchase excessive liability insurance.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Net-metering And Interconnection Rules.
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 5 NO 1 ABSENT
4/16/2026