Title 26, Public Utilities

§ 1402. Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise directs: (1) “Adequate supply” means a volume of water supply from all sources which meets or exceeds the projected demand. The amount of adequate supply is calculated on the premise that, in the proj…

§ 1403. Projected demand determination for each water utility. On or before March 1 of each reporting year, the Water Supply Coordinating Council shall determine and publish for the following projected year the projected demand for each water utility providing water utility servi…

§ 1404. Reporting requirements for water utilities: consumer water conservation plans and certifications of adequate supply. (a) On or before July 1 of each reporting year, each water utility in the drought sensitive area shall submit to the Water Supply Coordinating Council: (1)…

§ 1405. Water conservation rates. (a) Prior to January 1, 2005, each water utility shall implement a water conservation rate structure for water utility services provided to its customers in the drought sensitive area. (b) The water conservation rate structure must apply, at a mi…

§ 1406. Interconnections and wholesale bulk sales. (a) In order to ensure adequate supply to all consumers within the drought sensitive area during periods of anticipated or actual drought, the Commission has the jurisdiction and authority to order and direct a jurisdictional wat…

§ 1407. Implementing regulations. The Commission may adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter as it applies to jurisdictional water utilities.74 Del. Laws, c. 179, § 2; 78 Del. Laws, c. 70, § 12;

§ 1408. Implementing regulations [Transferred]. [Transferred to § 1407 of this title by 78 Del. Laws, c. 70, effective July 1, 2011.]74 Del. Laws, c. 179, § 2;

§ 1500. Short title; declaration of policy. (a) This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Energy Efficiency Resource Standards Act of 2009.” (b) The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) Cost effective energy efficiency shall be considered as an energy supply s…

§ 1501. Definitions. For purposes of this chapter: (1) “Affected electric energy provider” means an electric distribution company, rural electric cooperative, or municipal electric company serving energy customers in Delaware. (2) “Affected energy provider” means an affected elec…

§ 1502. Energy Efficiency Resource Standards. (a) It is the goal of this chapter that each affected energy provider shall achieve a minimum percentage of energy savings as follows: (1) For each affected electric energy provider, energy savings that is equivalent to 2% of the prov…

§ 1503. Energy use reporting. (a) The DEO shall annually publish a report on statewide electricity and natural gas consumption and electricity peak energy demand, submit this report to the Secretary, and make the report available to the general public by December 31 of each calen…

§ 1504. Regulations; jurisdiction; administration. (a) Not later than July 29, 2010, the Secretary, with the cooperation of affected energy providers, shall, by regulation, establish the requirements of this subsection, including, but not limited to: (1) Measurement and verificat…

§ 1505. Energy efficiency charge. (a) There is hereby established the Sustainable Energy Trust Fund. (b) Each individual affected energy provider may determine how best to fund activities necessary to achieve the energy savings goals within its service territory and implement pro…

§ 1506. Verified savings. (a) Subject to the other provisions of this subsection, affected energy providers will use EERUs obtained from the Sustainable Energy Utility or the Weatherization Assistance Program and approved by the State Energy Coordinator or created by an affected …

§ 1507. Review and enforcement. (a) The Secretary shall review each report submitted by all affected energy providers under § 1502(b) of this title to verify that the applicable performance standards under that subsection have been met. (b) In determining compliance with the appl…