Delaware 153rd General Assembly Status: Failed 1 D cosponsors

HA 1 to HB 470 —

Last action — Stricken

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  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.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

This amendment clarifies regulations for battery storage and requires cost-effectiveness assessments.

The amendment removes regulatory uncertainties for battery storage, mandates cost-effectiveness considerations in approvals, and alters cost recovery measures favoring customers over shareholders. It also requires Delmarva Power to report on the cost-effectiveness of its battery storage systems.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers may see increased job stability as battery storage systems become a more clearly regulated sector.
  • Consumers: Consumers may benefit from improved regulations that ensure fairer cost recovery for battery storage systems.

Summary

This amendment to HB 470 does the following: (1) Removes language that would leave battery storage in regulatory uncertainty as neither generation nor distribution units; (2) Requires any approval to include consideration of cost-effectiveness; (3) Removes cost recovery language more favorable to Exelon shareholders than Delmarva Power customers (providing return on equity, i.e. profit, of “no less than” Delmarva Power’s approved return on equity, despite also recovering costs through a rider, which essentially guarantees Delmarva Power recovery of its costs); and (4) Requires the Public Service Commission to determine the appropriate cost recovery mechanism for battery storage systems installed by Delmarva Power, and requires Delmarva Power to submit reports detailing cost effectiveness.

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Action History

  1. Stricken

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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 1 to HB 470 do?
This amendment to HB 470 does the following: (1) Removes language that would leave battery storage in regulatory uncertainty as neither generation nor distribution units; (2) Requires any approval to include consideration of cost-effectiveness; (3) Removes cost recovery language more favorable to Exelon shareholders than Delmarva Power customers (providing return on equity, i.e. profit, of “no less than” Delmarva Power’s approved return on equity, despite also recovering costs through a rider, which essentially guarantees Delmarva Power recovery of its costs); and (4) Requires the Public Service Commission to determine the appropriate cost recovery mechanism for battery storage systems installed by Delmarva Power, and requires Delmarva Power to submit reports detailing cost effectiveness.
Who sponsors HA 1 to HB 470?
HA 1 to HB 470 is sponsored by Edward S. Osienski (Democratic).
What is the current status of HA 1 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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