Delaware 153rd General Assembly Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HA 3 to HB 470 —

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

This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 18, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The amendment clarifies and modifies regulations for utility battery energy storage systems.

This amendment to HB 470 defines utility battery energy storage systems and mandates cost-effectiveness considerations for approvals. It also alters cost recovery practices to be more equitable for customers.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means you may see fairer cost recovery practices related to battery storage systems.

Summary

This amendment to HB 470 does the following: (1) Clarifies the definition of a utility battery energy storage system. (2) Requires any approval to include consideration of cost-effectiveness. (3) Removes cost recovery language more favorable to Exelon shareholders than Delmarva Power customers. (4) Adds language providing that cost recovery shall be in a manner approved by the Commission from the entire DP&L customer base. (5) Requires Delmarva Power to submit reports detailing cost effectiveness.

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Action History

  1. Passed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 61 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (61)

61 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HA 3 to HB 470 do?
This amendment to HB 470 does the following: (1) Clarifies the definition of a utility battery energy storage system. (2) Requires any approval to include consideration of cost-effectiveness. (3) Removes cost recovery language more favorable to Exelon shareholders than Delmarva Power customers. (4) Adds language providing that cost recovery shall be in a manner approved by the Commission from the entire DP&L customer base. (5) Requires Delmarva Power to submit reports detailing cost effectiveness.
Who sponsors HA 3 to HB 470?
HA 3 to HB 470 is sponsored by Edward S. Osienski (Democratic).
What is the current status of HA 3 to HB 470?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 18, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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