Amends Delaware Code to regulate large energy use facilities, requiring renewable energy production and grid connection conditions.
Delaware HB445 amends the Delaware Code to regulate large energy use facilities, defined as those using or capable of using 30 megawatts or more. The bill mandates that these facilities must produce sufficient power within the state to support their operations, adhering to renewable energy portfolio standards. Facilities must pay for required upgrades to transmission and energy delivery, and may not connect to the public electric grid until at least 25% of their energy generation is online. Facilities failing to meet renewable energy obligations must pay penalties.
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