SB 170 w/ SA 1 — Session Law

… NO. 170 AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY. WHEREAS, anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases are contributing to climate change, threatening the health and …

… extreme storm events; and WHEREAS, offshore wind power represents a significant opportunity for large scale renewable energy power for Delaware, reducing harmful emissions from power generation; and WHEREAS, other Atlantic states have contra …

… 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 the general welfare by assuring coordinated and efficient managemen …

… in the public interest and will promote the general welfare by assuring coordinated and efficient management of state energy policy. Section 2. Amend § 8056, Title 29 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and in …

… nalysis 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 states served by PJM Interconnection to evaluate regional transmission coope …

… ed by PJM Interconnection to evaluate regional transmission cooperation that could help achieve the State’s renewable energy goals with greater efficiency. The Department shall report to the PSC, the DPA, and all electric utilities in Delawa …

… and for Delawareans. (iii) The consistency of such a procurement with the Delaware Climate Action Plan, the Delaware Energy Plan, and the ability of the State to meet its Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards. (iv) The avoided costs of green …

… t with the Delaware Climate Action Plan, the Delaware Energy Plan, and the ability of the State to meet its Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards. (iv) The avoided costs of greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants on the State from …