AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO NET-METERING AND INTERCONNECTION RULES.
What changed between versions
Changed the obligation from requiring electric suppliers to 'adopt' the IREC Model Interconnection Procedures to merely 'align with' them, which is a less prescriptive standard.
Added a requirement that all generating systems and grid-integrated electric vehicles used by eligible net-metering customers meet safety and performance standards from the National Electrical Code, IEEE, UL, or SAE.
Removed the requirement that any deviation from the IREC Procedures must be affirmatively approved by the utility's regulatory body in a formal proceeding.
Removed provisions allowing the utility regulating authority to establish, monitor, and enforce mandatory interconnection application processing timelines and project milestones with consequences for non-compliance.
Removed the provision allowing Commission-regulated electric utilities to recover prudently incurred implementation costs including administrative fees, back-office technology upgrades, and customer system investments.