AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS.

Summary

The bill adds a definition for utility‑owned battery energy storage systems, stating they are not considered electricity generation. It authorizes Delmarva Power to build and operate such systems and to seek a surcharge to cover related costs, while also directing the Public Service Commission to oversee demand‑side management programs and advanced metering. The goal is to promote storage use without shifting costs to ratepayers.

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