SB 170 w/ SA 1 — Session Law

… HEREAS, other Atlantic states have contracted for power from offshore wind facilities and the contract prices for the electricity from Atlantic offshore wind have fallen significantly over time; and WHEREAS, any contract for Delaware offshore wi …

… m of the offshore wind procurement goals of other states within the PJM region and the potential for procurement of electricity from offshore wind projects by Delaware; (7) It is in the public interest of the State to evaluate procurement of e …

… city from offshore wind projects by Delaware; (7) It is in the public interest of the State to evaluate procurement of electricity from offshore wind projects given the potential economic development opportunities of the emerging offshore wind i …

… e greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants, and the potential for a long-term, large scale, stable source of electricity for the State; and (6) (8) The establishment of the State Energy Office is in the public interest and will promote …

… wind project” means a power production facility located in waters off the Atlantic coast, converting ocean winds into electricity. (4) “PJM Interconnection” means PJM Interconnection, LLC or any successor organization that services the PJM reg …

… ffshore wind procurement goals of other states within the PJM region and the potential for procurement by Delaware of electricity from offshore wind projects including transmission system upgrade and expansion options that take into considerati …

… consideration both onshore and offshore infrastructure. The Department shall consult with the PSC, the DPA, and all electric utilities in Delaware prior to engaging with PJM Interconnection in this analysis and shall provide the results of an …

… PJM Interconnection in this analysis and shall provide the results of any such analysis to the PSC, the DPA, and all electric utilities in Delaware. (2) The Department shall consult with the state energy offices, or equivalent offices, in other …