Energy

in committee · Delaware · Senate Jun 30, 2026

SB 353: AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS OF DELAWARE RELATING TO A MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT.

This Act imposes a moratorium, through January 31, 2027, on all applications and permits related to the development of large-scale data centers in this State. This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 1 of Article IX of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to amend a municipal charter, whether directly, by amendment to a specific municipality’s charter, or as in this Act, indirectly by a general law.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes a moratorium on large-scale data center development, which restricts energy infrastructure expansion and limits potential energy demand and utility growth.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill imposes a moratorium on large-scale data center development, restricting infrastructure growth and limiting technology expansion.90% confidence

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in committee · Delaware · House Jun 30, 2026

HCR 158: DIRECTING DELMARVA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, THE STAFF OF THE DELAWARE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE DELAWARE DIVISON OF THE PUBLIC ADVOCATE TO CLOSELY EXAMINE THE NON-MANDATORY INVESTMENT BUDGET CONTAINED IN DELMARVA'S DRAFT INFRASTRUCTURE, SAFETY AND RELIABLITY PLAN.

This Concurrent Resolution directs Delmarva Power & Light Company to reconsider the non-mandatory investments identified in its draft Infrastructure, Safety, and Reliability Plan for 2026–2028 and to reduce the forecasted 2027 non-mandatory budget by approximately 20% and the forecasted 2028 non-mandatory budget by approximately 25%. This Concurrent Resolution further calls on Delmarva Power to voluntarily adjust its interim rate implementation and to present a rate deferral mechanism to Public Service Commission Staff and the Public Advocate for discussion.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs utility to reduce non-mandatory spending and adjust rates, promoting fiscal responsibility and limiting unnecessary budget growth.85% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill demands utility to cut non-mandatory infrastructure investments by 20-25%, restricting energy reliability upgrades and potentially limiting future clean energy or safety projects.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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failed · Delaware · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 92: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BY REPEALING THE DELAWARE ADVANCED CLEAN CAR PROGRAM UNDER REGULATION 1140 OF TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND ADOPTING THE DELAWARE LOW EMISSION VEHICLE PROGRAM.

This bill repeals the Delaware Advanced Clean Air Program and adopts the Delaware Low Emissions Program thereby terminating the Electric Vehicle Mandate.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyTerminates Delaware's Electric Vehicle Mandate by repealing Advanced Clean Car Program, weakening renewable transportation standards and reducing EV adoption requirements.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals Delaware Advanced Clean Car Program and terminates EV mandate, removing emissions reduction requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Air Quality

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in committee · Delaware · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 65: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TERMINATING THE REGIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS INITIATIVE AND CO2 EMISSION TRADING PROGRAM.

This Act removes Delaware from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (“RGGI”) as the state has already exceeded its CO2 reduction goals, cutting emissions by 45%. Despite this progress, Delaware faces high electricity costs and slow economic growth, ranking 46th in GDP growth. RGGI compliance costs are passed on to consumers, making energy more expensive for families and businesses. States outside RGGI have maintained lower energy prices while still reducing emissions. Exiting the program will allow Delaware to pursue policies that support both economic growth and energy affordability.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyExits RGGI to reduce consumer energy costs, opposing emissions compliance program that increases prices per bill summary.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExits RGGI emissions program, removing mandatory CO2 reduction framework despite meeting targets, weakening climate regulation95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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in committee · Delaware · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 140: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.

This Act prohibits the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control from promulgating rules and regulations restricting the sale of fuel-powered cars, trucks, and SUVs in Delaware. This Act does not change the emission standards fuel-powered vehicles must currently meet. The provisions of this bill would be retroactive to March 1, 2023.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits restrictions on fuel-powered vehicles, preventing regulatory shifts toward renewable energy adoption and maintaining fossil fuel dominance.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prohibits rules restricting fuel-powered vehicle sales, blocking potential environmental regulations without changing current emissions standards.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationProhibits restrictions on fuel-powered vehicle sales, opposing regulatory efforts to limit combustion-engine transportation infrastructure transition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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