Delaware 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 R · 3 D cosponsors

SB 111 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITY RESTRUCTURING.

Last action — Signed by Governor

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 04, 2023. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

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High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This bill clarifies and confirms that utilities and farm customers may enter into contracts, such as power supply agreements, that specify how Excess kWh Credits will be applied at the end of an annual billing period.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill clarifies that utilities and farm customers can enter into contracts regarding the application of Excess kWh Credits at the end of an annual billing period.

  • § 1014(d)(32)

    However, any utility may enter into a power supply agreement with a farm customer described in § 902(3) of Title 3; provided that nothing in this subsection or subsection (e) shall prohibit electric distribution companies from entering into contracts with farm customers that allow or provide for the procurement, crediting, or carryover of Excess kWh Credits at the end of an annualized billing period. → However, any utility may enter into a power supply agreement with a farm customer described in § 902(3) of Title 3; provided that nothing in this subsection or subsection (e) shall prohibit electric distribution companies from entering into contracts with farm customers that allow or provide for the procurement, crediting, or carryover of Excess kWh Credits at the end of an annualized billing period.

    The change reiterates the allowance for contracts regarding Excess kWh Credits between utilities and farm customers.

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 3 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits

  4. Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in House

  5. Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits

  7. Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate

Sponsors

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 55 not signed on

Sponsors (7)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (55)

55 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

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Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 8000
Democratic 18002
Republican 12001
Total 38003
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (41)
Member Party Vote
Michael Ramone — Yea
Paul S. Baumbach — Yea
Peter C. Schwartzkopf — Yea
Ruth Briggs King — Yea
Sean Matthews — Yea
Sherry Dorsey Walker — Yea
Stell Parker Selby — Yea
Valerie Longhurst — Yea
Cyndie Romer Democratic Not Voting
DeShanna U Neal Democratic Yea
Debra Heffernan Democratic Yea
Edward S. Osienski Democratic Yea
Eric Morrison Democratic Yea
Franklin D. Cooke Democratic Yea
Kendra Johnson Democratic Yea
Kerri Evelyn Harris 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 Not Voting
Sophie Phillips 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
Jeff Hilovsky Republican Yea
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican Yea
Jesse R. Vanderwende Republican Yea
Kevin S Hensley Republican Not Voting
Lyndon D. Yearick Republican Yea
Michael F. Smith Republican Yea
Richard G. Collins Republican Yea
Ronald E. Gray Republican Yea
Shannon Morris Republican Yea
Timothy D. Dukes Republican Yea

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SM

Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 13000
Republican 4002
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 19002
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
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
Kyra L. Hoffner Democratic Yea
Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic Yea
Marie Pinkney Democratic Yea
Nicole Poore Democratic Yea
Russell Huxtable 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 Not Voting
David L. Wilson Republican Yea
Eric Buckson Republican Not Voting
Gerald W. Hocker Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 111 do?
This bill clarifies and confirms that utilities and farm customers may enter into contracts, such as power supply agreements, that specify how Excess kWh Credits will be applied at the end of an annual billing period.
Who sponsors SB 111?
SB 111 is sponsored by Daniel B. Short (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Russell Huxtable (Democratic), Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), and Paul S. Baumbach.
What is the current status of SB 111?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 04, 2023. Enacted.
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