DelawareDelaware regulators would apply prudence rule to late-2025 utility rate cases
If enacted, Delaware regulators would use a rule called prudence when judging utility rate cases filed from July 16 through December 31, 2025.
What it does
If enacted, Delaware regulators would use a rule called prudence to decide utility rate cases filed from July 16 through December 31, 2025. Cases filed earlier are excluded.
Argument forCustomers affected by late-2025 cases could get decisions under the same prudence rule used for cases filed from 2026 onward.
Argument againstUtilities that filed in late 2025 could have a harder time planning their cases if regulators apply the prudence rule to those earlier filings.
More detail
Delaware's Public Service Commission would use the prudence rule when deciding covered utility rate cases. It covers rate cases public utilities filed with Delaware's Public Service Commission. The bill would have to become law before this proposal takes effect. The filing window runs from July 16 through December 31, 2025, including both dates. Cases filed before July 16 are excluded.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 26Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in SenateIntroduced
Environment & EnergyConsumer Protection