§ 1405. Water conservation rates.
§ 1405. Water conservation rates. (a) Prior to January 1, 2005, each water utility shall implement a water conservation rate structure for water utility services provided to its customers in the drought sensitive area. (b) The water conservation rate structure must apply, at a minimum, to all residential customers subscribing to water services in the […]
§ 1406. Interconnections and wholesale bulk sales.
§ 1406. Interconnections and wholesale bulk sales. (a) In order to ensure adequate supply to all consumers within the drought sensitive area during periods of anticipated or actual drought, the Commission has the jurisdiction and authority to order and direct a jurisdictional water utility to interconnect its facilities with those of other water utilities and […]
§ 1407. Implementing regulations.
§ 1407. Implementing regulations. The Commission may adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter as it applies to jurisdictional water utilities. 74 Del. Laws, c. 179, § 2; 78 Del. Laws, c. 70, § 12;
§ 1500. Short title; declaration of policy.
§ 1500. Short title; declaration of policy. (a) This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Energy Efficiency Resource Standards Act of 2009.” (b) The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) Cost effective energy efficiency shall be considered as an energy supply source before any increase or expansion of traditional energy […]
§ 1501. Definitions.
§ 1501. Definitions. For purposes of this chapter: (1) “Affected electric energy provider” means an electric distribution company, rural electric cooperative, or municipal electric company serving energy customers in Delaware. (2) “Affected energy provider” means an affected electric energy provider or affected natural gas distribution company. (3) “Affected natural gas distribution company” means a natural […]
§ 1502. Energy Efficiency Resource Standards.
§ 1502. Energy Efficiency Resource Standards. (a) It is the goal of this chapter that each affected energy provider shall achieve a minimum percentage of energy savings as follows: (1) For each affected electric energy provider, energy savings that is equivalent to 2% of the provider’s 2007 electricity consumption, and coincident peak demand reduction that […]
§ 1503. Energy use reporting.
§ 1503. Energy use reporting. (a) The DEO shall annually publish a report on statewide electricity and natural gas consumption and electricity peak energy demand, submit this report to the Secretary, and make the report available to the general public by December 31 of each calendar year commencing in 2011. (b) All affected energy providers […]
§ 1504. Regulations; jurisdiction; administration.
§ 1504. Regulations; jurisdiction; administration. (a) Not later than July 29, 2010, the Secretary, with the cooperation of affected energy providers, shall, by regulation, establish the requirements of this subsection, including, but not limited to: (1) Measurement and verification procedures and standards; (2) Requirements under which affected energy providers shall demonstrate, document, and report compliance […]
§ 1505. Energy efficiency charge.
§ 1505. Energy efficiency charge. (a) There is hereby established the Sustainable Energy Trust Fund. (b) Each individual affected energy provider may determine how best to fund activities necessary to achieve the energy savings goals within its service territory and implement programs as it sees fit. Should an affected energy provider determine that a charge […]
§ 1506. Verified savings.
§ 1506. Verified savings. (a) Subject to the other provisions of this subsection, affected energy providers will use EERUs obtained from the Sustainable Energy Utility or the Weatherization Assistance Program and approved by the State Energy Coordinator or created by an affected energy provider under a demand response program to meet the applicable energy savings […]