SB 2 is sponsored by Kyle Evans Gay, Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), William Bush (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Larry Lambert (Democratic), S. Elizabeth Lockman (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), William J. Carson (Democratic), Krista Griffith (Democratic), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Sherae'a Moore (Democratic), Eric Morrison (Democratic), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Madinah Wilson-Anton (Democratic), Paul S. Baumbach, Ernesto B Lopez, and Bruce C. Ennis.

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Delaware 151st General Assembly (2021-2022) Status: Enacted 17 D cosponsors

SB 2 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 6, 26, AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COMMUNITY OWNED ENERGY GENERATING FACILITIES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Last action September 17, 2021 — Signed by Governor

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Passed Senate
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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 03, 2021. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
21 sponsors

4 primary, 17 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (17 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

In order to lower the cost of energy and accelerate the adoption of community-based solar photovoltaic systems in the State, this bill eliminates current barriers to such systems and sets up a regulatory process to be implemented by the Public Service Commission with consumer protection provided by the Department of Justice. More specifically, this bill: 1. Allows for multiple types of ownership models, defined as “community-owned energy generating facilities," to exist and compete in the marketplace; 2. Increases the maximum size of these systems to 4 megawatts (MW); 3. Eliminates the requirement that all customers of a system must be located on the same distribution feeder; 4. Eliminates the requirement that all customers of a system must be identified before the system can be built; 5. Provides for the regulation of these systems by the Public Service Commission and sets forth the fee and requirements for a Certificate to Operate; 6. Provides compensation to the system owner for 10% or less of unsubscribed energy; 7. Requires each system owner to certify that it serves at least 15% low income customers; and 8. Provides that the Public Service Commission will engage in rule-making in consultation with the Consumer Protection Unit of the Delaware Department of Justice and promulgate rules and regulations by March 11, 2022.

Bill Text

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Action History

September 17, 2021
Signed by Governor
June 29, 2021
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 1 NO 2 ABSENT
June 21, 2021
Reported Out of Committee (Energy) in House with 4 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
June 11, 2021
Assigned to Energy Committee in House
June 10, 2021
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
June 09, 2021
Reported Out of Committee (Environment & Energy) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
June 03, 2021
Introduced and Assigned to Environment & Energy Committee in Senate

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 17 co-sponsors · 41 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (4)

Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic
William Bush Democratic
Debra Heffernan Democratic
Larry Lambert Democratic

Not signed on (41)

41 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

3/5

June 29, 2021

Passed 38 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	12	0	0	1
Democratic	16	0	0	0
Republican	10	1	0	1
Total	38	1	0	2
% of votes cast	93%	2%	0%	5%

How each member voted (41)

Member	Party	Vote
Andria L. Bennett	—	Yea
David Bentz	—	Yea
Gerald L. Brady	—	Yea
John A. Kowalko	—	Yea
John L. Mitchell	—	Yea
Michael Ramone	—	Yea
Paul S. Baumbach	—	Yea
Peter C. Schwartzkopf	—	Yea
Ruth Briggs King	—	Yea
Sean Matthews	—	Yea
Sherry Dorsey Walker	—	Yea
Stephen Smyk	—	Not Voting
Valerie Longhurst	—	Yea
Debra Heffernan	Democratic	Yea
Edward S. Osienski	Democratic	Yea
Eric Morrison	Democratic	Yea
Franklin D. Cooke	Democratic	Yea
Kendra Johnson	Democratic	Yea
Kimberly Williams	Democratic	Yea
Krista Griffith	Democratic	Yea
Larry Lambert	Democratic	Yea
Madinah Wilson-Anton	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Minor-Brown	Democratic	Yea
Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha	Democratic	Yea
Sean M. Lynn	Democratic	Yea
Sherae'a Moore	Democratic	Yea
Stephanie T. Bolden	Democratic	Yea
William Bush	Democratic	Yea
William J. Carson	Democratic	Yea
Bryan W. Shupe	Republican	Yea
Charles S Postles Jr.	Republican	Yea
Daniel B. Short	Republican	Yea
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman	Republican	Yea
Jesse R. Vanderwende	Republican	Nay
Kevin S Hensley	Republican	Yea
Lyndon D. Yearick	Republican	Yea
Michael F. Smith	Republican	Yea
Richard G. Collins	Republican	Yea
Ronald E. Gray	Republican	Yea
Shannon Morris	Republican	Not Voting
Timothy D. Dukes	Republican	Yea

Official roll call →

3/5

June 10, 2021

Passed 21 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	5	0	0	0
Democratic	11	0	0	0
Republican	5	0	0	0
Total	21	0	0	0
% of votes cast	100%	0%	0%	0%

How each member voted (21)

Member	Party	Vote
Bruce C. Ennis	—	Yea
Colin Bonini	—	Yea
Ernesto B Lopez	—	Yea
Kyle Evans Gay	—	Yea
Sarah McBride	—	Yea
Bryan Townsend	Democratic	Yea
Darius J. Brown	Democratic	Yea
David P. Sokola	Democratic	Yea
John "Jack" Walsh	Democratic	Yea
Laura V. Sturgeon	Democratic	Yea
Marie Pinkney	Democratic	Yea
Nicole Poore	Democratic	Yea
S. Elizabeth Lockman	Democratic	Yea
Spiros Mantzavinos	Democratic	Yea
Stephanie L. Hansen	Democratic	Yea
Trey Paradee	Democratic	Yea
Brian Pettyjohn	Republican	Yea
Bryant L. Richardson	Republican	Yea
Dave G. Lawson	Republican	Yea
David L. Wilson	Republican	Yea
Gerald W. Hocker	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

environment energy

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2 do?: In order to lower the cost of energy and accelerate the adoption of community-based solar photovoltaic systems in the State, this bill eliminates current barriers to such systems and sets up a regulatory process to be implemented by the Public Service Commission with consumer protection provided by the Department of Justice. More specifically, this bill: 1. Allows for multiple types of ownership models, defined as “community-owned energy generating facilities," to exist and compete in the marketplace; 2. Increases the maximum size of these systems to 4 megawatts (MW); 3. Eliminates the requirement that all customers of a system must be located on the same distribution feeder; 4. Eliminates the requirement that all customers of a system must be identified before the system can be built; 5. Provides for the regulation of these systems by the Public Service Commission and sets forth the fee and requirements for a Certificate to Operate; 6. Provides compensation to the system owner for 10% or less of unsubscribed energy; 7. Requires each system owner to certify that it serves at least 15% low income customers; and 8. Provides that the Public Service Commission will engage in rule-making in consultation with the Consumer Protection Unit of the Delaware Department of Justice and promulgate rules and regulations by March 11, 2022.
Who sponsors SB 2?: SB 2 is sponsored by Kyle Evans Gay, Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), William Bush (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Larry Lambert (Democratic), S. Elizabeth Lockman (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), William J. Carson (Democratic), Krista Griffith (Democratic), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Sherae'a Moore (Democratic), Eric Morrison (Democratic), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Madinah Wilson-Anton (Democratic), Paul S. Baumbach, Ernesto B Lopez, and Bruce C. Ennis.
What is the current status of SB 2?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 03, 2021. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: SB 2
Jurisdiction: Delaware
Session: 151st General Assembly (2021-2022)
Type: Bill
Introduced: June 03, 2021
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Stephanie L. Hansen

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