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DE HCR108

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mara Gorman

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Origin

House of Representatives

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proclaims March 25, 2026 as DEMEC Day in Delaware to celebrate the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation's upcoming 47th anniversary and over 100 years of public power service.

  • Recognizes nine community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities across Delaware: New Castle, Newark, Middletown, Smyrna, Clayton, Dover, Milford, Seaford, and Lewes.

  • Highlights DEMEC's renewable energy investments, including over 28.7 megawatts of in-state solar generation, a 69 MW wind farm, and 3 MW of floating solar under construction in Middletown.

  • Notes DEMEC's Energy Efficiency Program has generated $45.7 million in customer savings and 354,528 MWh in energy savings since 2018.

  • Recognizes DEMEC has reduced its carbon footprint by over 50% since 2005, with energy now over 90% low to no emissions.

Legislative Description

Celebrating Demec Day And Recognizing The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation And The Community-owned Not For Profit Electric Utilities Throughout Delaware.

Last Action

Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

3/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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