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HJR 3

DIRECTING ALL ELECTRIC UTILITIES IN DELAWARE TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ANALYSIS OF THE POTENTIAL FOR ADOPTION OF GRID-ENHANCING TECHNOLOGIES, INCLUDING BENEFITS, COST BURDENS AND COST SHIFTING, FEASIBILITY AND BARRIERS TO ADOPTION UNDERTAKEN BY THE DNREC STATE ENERGY OFFICE AND THE DELAWARE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY UTILITY.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Frank Burns and 8 co-sponsors

Delaware mandates utilities analyze grid-enhancing technology adoption potential to improve electrical system efficiency and renewable energy integration while assessing costs, benefits, and feasibility barriers.

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Bill Summary · HJR 3

Legislative bill overview

HJR 3 directs Delaware's electric utilities to participate in a comprehensive analysis of grid-enhancing technologies (GETs) conducted by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) State Energy Office and the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility. The analysis will examine potential benefits, costs, cost-shifting risks, feasibility, and adoption barriers for these technologies across the state's grid infrastructure.

Why is this important

Grid-enhancing technologies like advanced sensors, software optimization, and dynamic line rating systems can increase grid capacity and reliability without requiring expensive infrastructure expansion. Understanding their potential could help Delaware modernize its electrical system more cost-effectively while supporting renewable energy integration and grid resilience goals aligned with state climate commitments.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost allocation concerns: Utilities may worry about bearing analysis costs or future implementation expenses, and ratepayers could face questions about who pays if cost-shifting occurs between consumer classes
  • Implementation uncertainty: The bill mandates participation in analysis but doesn't commit utilities or the state to adoption, potentially creating friction if recommendations conflict with utility business models or existing infrastructure investments
  • Timeline and resource demands: Utilities must dedicate staff and resources to participate without clear deadlines or state funding mechanisms specified in the resolution

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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