DE Senate Passes Bill to Nullify Sussex County’s Denial of US Wind Project

Debate over the future of energy in Del. crosses political, geographical lines

Sussex County Council's denial of a conditional use permit for an offshore wind electrical substation has statewide impact, but defenders of the decision say it was the right move.

Senate votes to override Sussex County wind farm permit denial

DE Senate Passes Bill to Nullify Sussex County’s Denial of US Wind Project

The Delaware State Senate has passed a new bill that would reverse a Sussex County decision and pave the way for US Wind to construct a substation near 3Rs Beach as part of their offshore wind project.

House Passes Bill to Make Utility Bills More Affordable

The House passed legislation on Tuesday aimed at making energy bills more affordable for Delawareans. The vote was 26-13-2, with all the Republicans voting no. I guess Republicans want your energy bills to be very expensive and they want them to continue rising. House Bill 116S2 would give the Delaware Public Service Commission the ability to approve lower gas and electric rates for low-income households. Under the bill, this discounted rate, if…

After a 2 Hour Floor Discussion, SB 159 Passes in DE State Senate

The Delaware State Senate debated Senate Bill 159 for nearly two hours on the floor of the Senate. Local rule was a primary topic with Senator Brian Pettyjohn reminding the members that lawmakers in Dover pass statewide bills that affect everyone statewide and that the state should not pass this bill just to override a decision it disagrees with made by the Sussex County Council. Senator Dave Wilson commented that once we start to lose local co…

Delaware Senate passes bill to override county decision on US Wind project

A bill that could strip Delaware counties of the power to deny certain electric substation applications tied to large renewable energy projects has cleared a major hurdle in the General Assembly.