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Delaware Gov. John Carney holds a signed copy of legislation mandating an increase in the amount of energy Delaware gets from renewable sources. (State of Delaware screenshot)
Wind, solar, and other renewable sources will make up a bigger chunk of Delaware’s energy supply by 2035.
In 2005, the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards Act mandated that Delaware’s energy providers derive 25% of their power from renewable sources by 2025. Now, more than 15 years later, the bar is being raised.
“This is for ourselves and for the next generation,” Gov. John Carney said just before signing the legislation that will increase the amount of the state’s energy from renewable sources to 40%. “[It’s] probably one of the most important pieces of legislation that I will sign as governor.”
New Renewable Energy Legislation Passes In DE
Dover, DE – On the first day after President Biden refocused the nation’s commitment to climate action, the first state passed a clean energy bill that will increase the amount of renewable energy from 25% to 40% to Delaware homes and businesses. The Renewable Portfolio Standard bill, known as S.B. 33 introduced by State Sen. Hansen and Rep. Osienski, passed both chambers of the Delaware General Assembly. While this is a step in the right direction, Delaware still lags behind other states in the region. The State’s current public utility, Delmarva, and the State’s Public Advocate agree that we can increase the RPS to 50% by 2035 and still save up to 80% when future costs are compared to what ratepayers are currently paying.
The Renewable Portfolio Standard bill, known as S.B. 33 introduced by State Senator Stephanie Hansen (District 10) passed both chambers of the Delaware General Assembly. The legislation will increase Delaware s utilization of renewable energy by expanding the state s Renewable Portfolio Standard from 25% to 40% renewable energy by 2035 for regulated utilities. While this is a step in the right direction, Delaware still lags behind other states in the region. The State s current public utility, Delmarva, and the State s Public Advocate agree that we can increase the RPS to 50% by 2035 and still save up to 80% when future costs are compared to what ratepayers are currently paying.
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