Delaware advances solar projects in push for more affordable energy

With few energy cards to play, Matt Meyer pushes solar

Gov. Matt Meyer doesn’t have many cards to play when it comes to the issue of affordable electricity in Delaware. Soaring wholesale prices - driven by growing demand and, to

Governor Meyer announces accelerated community solar projects

Dover, Del. – Delaware’s governor announced the acceptance of four community solar projects into the JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator on Tuesday. Meyer says the programs will help boost the local economy and reduce power bills for over 15,000 families statewide by 10% to 15%. “We’re looking not just to do solar, not just to do offshore wind, not just to do nuclear or combined cycle gas, but look at all of the above,” Meyer said. According to off…

Meyer fast-tracks $73M in community solar projects

Four community solar projects representing more than $73 million in private investment are among the next wave of permitting accelerator applications to join the state’s JobsFirst program.   The post Meyer fast-tracks $73M in community solar projects  appeared first on Delaware Business Times.

Delaware advances solar projects in push for more affordable energy

As Delawareans continue to grapple with rising electricity costs, Governor Matt Meyer announced Tuesday that four new community solar projects have been accepted into the state's Jobs First Permitting Accelerator Program, a move the administration says will expand access to…

Governor Meyer Announces Accelerated Community Solar Projects - State of Delaware News

Governor Matt Meyer today announced a major milestone in the fight to expand affordable energy access, lower electricity costs, and strengthen Delaware’s long-term energy independence: the acceptance of four community solar projects into the JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator. The four community solar projects, developed by ECA Power and located in Sussex and New Castle Counties, have […]

Gov Meyer Announces Accelerated Community Solar Projects - 2 in the Seaford Area

Governor Matt Meyer has announced the acceptance of four community solar projects in the JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator, which was established through Executive Order 18. These projects represent over 16 megawatts of new solar generation capacity and are located in Sussex and New Castle Counties and developed by ECA Power. The Sussex County projects are in Seaford – Lonesome Road and Woodpecker Road Community Energy Initiatives. The JobsFirst …