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DelawareHB 269153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)House

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO NET-METERING AND INTERCONNECTION RULES.

Sponsored By: Frank Burns (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Net-metering customers gain protections, face standards

During the statutory exemption period, Delaware's utility commission, municipal electric companies, and electric cooperatives must update net-metering grid-connection rules. Rules must align with the latest Interstate Renewable Energy Council Model Interconnection Procedures within 12 months of publication. Rules must still consider grid reliability, safety, and capacity. Eligible customers' generators and grid-connected electric vehicles must meet applicable National Electrical Code standards and IEEE, Underwriters Laboratories, or Society of Automotive Engineers standards. Suppliers cannot require customers meeting all applicable safety and performance standards to install excessive controls, perform or pay for unnecessary tests, or buy excessive liability insurance.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Frank Burns

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Mara Gorman

    Democratic • House

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Debra Heffernan

    Democratic • House

  • Eric Morrison

    Democratic • House

  • Sophie Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • Cyndie Romer

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 47 • No: 10

Senate vote • 4/16/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 15 • No: 5

House vote • 3/19/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 32 • No: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    5/21/2026Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 5 NO 1 ABSENT

    4/16/2026Senate

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 5 Favorable

    3/25/2026Senate

  4. Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate

    3/19/2026Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 32 YES 5 NO 4 ABSENT

    3/19/2026House

  6. Amendment HA 1 to HB 269 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

    3/19/2026House

  7. Amendment HA 1 to HB 269 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    3/12/2026House

  8. Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits

    1/28/2026House

  9. Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in House

    1/20/2026House

Bill Text

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    1/20/2026

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