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DE SJR3
Joint Resolution
Status
7/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Hansen
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AI Summary
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Directs the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility (DESEU) to conduct a comprehensive study assessing costs and benefits of energy storage systems, including regulatory issues, demand reduction value, infrastructure deferral benefits, and grid service value streams
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Requires all electric public utilities in Delaware to participate in and cooperate with the study, working alongside the State Energy Office, Public Service Commission, Division of Public Advocate, and University of Delaware experts
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Mandates a pilot program where DESEU works with Delmarva Power & Light Company, Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation, Delaware Electric Cooperative, and one independent power producer to each develop and deploy at least one battery storage pilot project
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DESEU must provide funding (amount at its discretion) to participating utilities for pilot projects, which should prioritize addressing grid challenges such as peak load reduction, resilience, and hosting capacity improvements
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Preliminary status report due to the Governor and General Assembly by December 31, 2025, with a comprehensive final report on findings from the pilot program and cost-benefit study due by June 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Directing All Electric Public Utilities In Delaware To Participate In A Study To Be Undertaken By The Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility To Assess And Analyze The Costs And Benefits Of The Adoption Of Energy Storage Systems In Delaware, And Directing The Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility To Conduct A Pilot Program With The Participation And Cooperation Of Certain Electric Utilities To Develop And Deploy Pilot Projects Involving Battery Storage Systems In Delaware.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
7/16/2025