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HCR 11

RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY AS ENERGY POVERTY AWARENESS MONTH.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Darius Brown and 16 co-sponsors

Delaware designates February as Energy Poverty Awareness Month to highlight residential energy affordability challenges affecting vulnerable populations.

Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 VACANT
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Bill Summary · HCR 11

Legislative bill overview

HCR 11 is a concurrent resolution that designates February as Energy Poverty Awareness Month in Delaware. The bill passed both chambers with overwhelming support and establishes an official state recognition for raising awareness about energy poverty issues.

Why is this important

Energy poverty—the inability to afford adequate heating, cooling, and electricity—affects vulnerable populations and has documented health and economic consequences. Official awareness designations can help direct public attention and resources toward policy solutions, community programs, and support services for affected households.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive action: Critics may argue that awareness designations are largely ceremonial and do not address the underlying policy or funding needed to actually reduce energy poverty
  • Scope of the problem: Stakeholders may disagree on whether energy poverty is primarily an individual financial issue, a utility pricing issue, or a broader housing and infrastructure problem requiring different solutions
  • Resource allocation: Questions about whether state resources should fund awareness campaigns versus direct assistance programs like utility bill subsidies or weatherization initiatives

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

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