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DelawareHJR 3 w/ HA 1153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

DIRECTING ALL ELECTRIC UTILITIES IN DELAWARE TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ANALYSIS OF THE POTENTIAL FOR ADOPTION OF GRID-ENHANCING TECHNOLOGIES, INCLUDING BENEFITS, COST BURDENS AND COST SHIFTING, FEASIBILITY AND BARRIERS TO ADOPTION UNDERTAKEN BY THE DNREC STATE ENERGY OFFICE AND THE DELAWARE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY UTILITY.

Sponsored By: Frank Burns (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Delaware orders grid tech study

The law directs the DNREC State Energy Office and the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility to study grid‑enhancing technologies. All Delaware electric utilities must take part and share planning and cost data. The study reviews customer benefits and costs, cost shifting, feasibility, barriers, and practical roll‑out options. It covers both transmission and distribution systems. It looks at options like dynamic line and transformer ratings, power flow controls, topology changes, advanced conductors, energy storage, demand response (including vehicle‑to‑home and vehicle‑to‑grid), and solar smart inverter settings. The agencies work with the Public Service Commission, the Division of the Public Advocate, and other stakeholders. A progress report is due December 31, 2025, and a final report is due July 31, 2026. The study itself does not change electric rates.

Regulators must approve future grid tech

Any future use of these grid technologies must be approved by each utility’s regulator. Regulators decide if and how costs are recovered in customer rates. This protects customers from unvetted costs and ensures oversight before projects go forward.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Frank Burns

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Debra Heffernan

    Democratic • House

  • Larry Lambert

    Democratic • House

  • Eric Morrison

    Democratic • House

  • Edward S. Osienski

    Democratic • House

  • Sophie Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • David P. Sokola

    Democratic • Senate

  • Laura V. Sturgeon

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 60 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/26/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 6/17/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 39 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    7/16/2025Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/26/2025Senate

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits

    6/18/2025Senate

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

    6/17/2025Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT

    6/17/2025House

  6. Amendment HA 1 to HJR 3 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

    6/17/2025House

  7. Amendment HA 1 to HJR 3 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    6/17/2025House

  8. Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 1 Favorable, 11 On Its Merits

    6/11/2025House

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

    6/5/2025House

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