Delaware Senate asks energy utility to study plug-in solar devices

The Senate asks Delaware's sustainable energy utility to study the safety and usefulness of plug-in solar devices. The study would test different device sizes in Delaware public electric utilities' service areas and examine power sent to the grid, safety, and customer bills. The energy utility is asked to pay for the study and for buying and testing devices. It is asked to work with state environmental officials and public electric utilities.

The Senate asks Delaware's sustainable energy utility to prepare and send a written report. The report would cover the study of portable solar devices in Delaware. Delaware public electric utilities are asked to share related data and findings with the energy utility and state environmental officials. The report would go to the governor, state lawmakers, and the state's legislative services office. The energy utility is asked to submit the report on or before January 26, 2027.