DelawareUtilities could not use an 8% cutoff alone to deny net metering
Under the signed bill, Delaware utilities could not reject additional net metering customers solely because total customer generating capacity passes an 8% threshold.
What it does
Electric utilities could not turn away additional net metering customers solely because customer generating capacity exceeds 8% of the capacity needed for their recent peak demand. Safety rules still apply.
Argument forCustomers might still qualify for credits on surplus power after their utility passes the 8% threshold, if they meet other rules.
Argument againstIf more customers connect, utilities may have more two-way power flows to manage while keeping their lines safe and reliable.
More detail
Electric utilities could not deny additional customers net metering solely because customer generating capacity passes the 8% threshold. This covers additional net metering customers served by Delaware electric utilities. The threshold compares total customer generating capacity with the capacity needed to meet the utility’s average Delaware peak demand over the preceding three years. Customers would still have to meet applicable safety and connection rules.
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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
- Jun 10Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- May 12Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENTPassed House
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 22Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 2 Favorable, 8 On Its MeritsMinor
- Mar 18Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in HouseMinor
- Mar 17Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENTPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 11Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 8 FavorableMinor
- Feb 19Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in SenateIntroduced
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