§ 8051. Short title; declaration of policy. (a) This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as “The Delaware Energy Act.” (b) The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) An adequate, reliable, and continuous supply of energy is essential to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of this State and to […]
§ 8052. Definitions. For the purposes of this subchapter: (1) “Cost effective energy efficiency projects” means energy efficiency improvements including, but not limited to, wall, floor and ceiling/attic insulation, lighting and electrical upgrades, window replacements and HVAC tune-ups and replacements with a return on investment (ROI) of less than 3 years based upon materials and […]
§ 8053. State Energy Office; State Energy Coordinator; establishment; powers and duties. (a) There is hereby established the State Energy Office within the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Office of the Secretary. (b) The Director of the Division of Energy and Climate is the administrator and head of the State Energy Office and […]
§ 8054. Cabinet Committee on Energy. (a) A Cabinet Committee on Energy is established and shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Governor. It shall be comprised of the following members: (1) The Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. (2) The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture. (3) The Secretary […]
§ 8055. Governor’s Energy Advisory Council. (a) There is hereby established the Governor’s Energy Advisory Council. (b) The Governor’s Energy Advisory Council shall monitor Delaware’s energy system, identify and propose actions to enhance Delaware’s energy system, including actions to lessen the climate change impacts of Delaware’s energy system, and provide counsel to the Governor on […]
§ 8057. Green Energy Fund. (a) The State Energy Office shall administer moneys in the Green Energy Fund, in consultation with other offices within Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Division of the Public Advocate, through a program of environmental incentive grants and loans for the development, promotion and support of […]
§ 8058. Rules and regulations. The Secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the administration of the State Energy Office or that are necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter. 74 Del. Laws, c. 38, § 1; 74 Del. Laws, c. 415.;
§ 8059. Sustainable Energy Utility. (a) Definitions. — As used in this section: (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 […]
§ 8060. Restrictions. (a) No county or municipal government, homeowner association, or association formed for the management of commonly-owned elements and facilities or for regulating use of private property shall adopt any covenant, restriction, deed restriction, zoning restriction, or subdivision restriction which prohibits or restricts the owner of a property from using a system for […]
§ 8061. Delaware Voluntary Clean Energy Financing Program based on property assessments (D-PACE) or other local assessments. (a) The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) The production and efficient use of energy will continue to play a central role in the economic future and environmental sustainability of Delaware and the nation as a whole; […]
§ 8062. State electric vehicle charging infrastructure. (a) As used in this section: (1) “Agency” means as defined in § 6301 of Title 29. (2) “All-electric vehicle” means an electric vehicle that operates solely from an internal electric battery. (3) “Costs” means the costs associated with electricity used by the agency’s EVSEs, installation of the […]
