Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 9 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 64 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REGIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS INITIATIVE AND CO2 EMISSIONS TRADING PROGRAM AUCTION PROCEEDS.

Last action — Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 64, and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    11 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Subchapter 11-A of Title 7 delineates the Regional Green House Gas initiative, including where proceeds from C02 allowance auctions shall be expended. This Act fixes the overall amount of proceeds directed to purposes currently in the Delaware Code to 2025 levels and instructs DNREC that any auction proceeds above 2025 levels be directed to a rebate program to defray the cost of electricity to ratepayers. Under this Act, DNREC would provide rebate proceeds to the appropriate electric utility or distribution company for payment in the form of electric bill reductions to retail electric customers.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends the provisions for the allocation of CO2 auction proceeds in Delaware to include a rebate program for retail electric customers starting in 2027.

  • § 6046

    Any C2 allowance proceeds in excess of the total dollar amount generated in 2025 must be directed to a rebate program for the reduction of energy costs to retail electric customers. → Notwithstanding paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5) of this section, beginning on January 1, 2027, and each year that after, any CO2 allowance proceeds in excess of the total dollar amount generated in 2025 must be directed to a rebate program for the reduction of energy costs to retail electric customers.

    This ensures that any excess auction proceeds starting in 2027 will provide rebates to reduce energy costs for customers.

  • § 6046

    the federally funded and state-administered fuel assistance (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program or LIHEAP) programs and may be used for financial assistance for energy costs for qualifying residents. → up to 5% shall be directed to the federally funded and state-administered fuel assistance (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program or LIHEAP) programs.

    This change specifies that only a portion of the proceeds (up to 5%) may be allocated to LIHEAP.

  • § 6046

    These programs are administered by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services. → These programs are administered by the Division for State Service Centers in the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services.

    This clarifies the administrative body overseeing the energy assistance programs.

Action History

  1. Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 64, and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate

Sponsors

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11 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 51 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (51)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 64 do?
Subchapter 11-A of Title 7 delineates the Regional Green House Gas initiative, including where proceeds from C02 allowance auctions shall be expended. This Act fixes the overall amount of proceeds directed to purposes currently in the Delaware Code to 2025 levels and instructs DNREC that any auction proceeds above 2025 levels be directed to a rebate program to defray the cost of electricity to ratepayers. Under this Act, DNREC would provide rebate proceeds to the appropriate electric utility or distribution company for payment in the form of electric bill reductions to retail electric customers.
Who sponsors SB 64?
SB 64 is sponsored by Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Ronald E. Gray (Republican), Richard G. Collins (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), Bryan W. Shupe (Republican), and Gerald W. Hocker (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 64?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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