Delaware 153rd General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HA 2 to HB 470 —

Last action — Stricken

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This amendment clarifies utility battery storage definitions and cost recovery processes for Delmarva Power customers.

The amendment updates definitions related to utility battery storage and mandates that cost-effectiveness is considered in approvals. It also changes how costs are recovered from customers and imposes reporting requirements on Delmarva Power.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means all Delmarva Power customers may see costs related to battery energy storage systems reflected in their bills.

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 PSC-approved cost recovery be recovered through a non-bypassable surcharge applicable to all Delmarva customers, including customers served by third-party suppliers. (5) Requires Delmarva Power to submit reports detailing cost effectiveness.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Stricken

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (61)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HA 2 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 PSC-approved cost recovery be recovered through a non-bypassable surcharge applicable to all Delmarva customers, including customers served by third-party suppliers. (5) Requires Delmarva Power to submit reports detailing cost effectiveness.
Who sponsors HA 2 to HB 470?
HA 2 to HB 470 is sponsored by Edward S. Osienski (Democratic).
What is the current status of HA 2 to HB 470?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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