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HB 445·DE·house

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LARGE ENERGY USE FACILITIES.

Signed into LawFiled May 21, 2026
Sponsor: Debra Heffernan (D)
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Signed

Sep 2, 2026

Summary

The bill defines a “large energy use facility” as any operation using 30 MW or more and requires it to produce enough power within Delaware to cover its needs, primarily from renewable sources or nuclear. It gives the Public Service Commission authority to oversee these facilities, enforce compliance, and levy penalties or costs if they fall short. The measure cleared both chambers of the Delaware General Assembly.

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