HJR 3 DE
DIRECTING ALL ELECTRIC UTILITIES IN DELAWARE TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ANALYSIS OF THE POTENTIAL FOR ADOPTION OF GRID-ENHANCING TECHNOLOGIES, INCLUDING BENEFITS, COST BURDENS AND COST SHIFTING, FEASIBILITY AND BARRIERS TO ADOPTION UNDERTAKEN BY THE DNREC STATE ENERGY OFFICE AND THE DELAWARE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY UTILITY.
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Summary
Grid-enhancing technologies (GETs) offer efficient tools to increase power grid capacity without the need for new transmission lines. Studies demonstrate that these innovations can double renewable energy integration, create hundreds of thousands of jobs, and significantly expand interzonal transmission capacity. By 2035, GETs and reconductoring could help the U.S. achieve 90% emissions-free electricity. This resolution directs the DNREC State Energy Office (DNREC SEO) and the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility (DESEU) to conduct a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of GETs across all electric utilities in Delaware. The study shall assess ratepayer costs, technical feasibility, and implementation plans. DNREC SEO and DESEU are tasked with collaborating with the electric utilities, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, the Division of the Public Advocate, and other interested stakeholders and must submit a detailed preliminary report of its findings to the Governor and all members of the General Assembly by December 31, 2025, and a final report by July 31, 2026.
Sponsors (9)
- Frank Burns Democratic · primary
- Melanie Ross Levin Democratic · primary
- Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
- Edward S. Osienski Democratic · primary
- David L. Wilson Republican · primary
- Russell Huxtable Democratic · primary
- Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic · primary
- David P. Sokola Democratic · primary
- Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic · primary
Action history (9)
- Jun 5, 2025 Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in House · lower
- Jun 11, 2025 Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 1 Favorable, 11 On Its Merits · lower
- Jun 17, 2025 Amendment HA 1 to HJR 3 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · lower
- Jun 17, 2025 Amendment HA 1 to HJR 3 - Passed In House by Voice Vote · lower
- Jun 17, 2025 Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT · lower
- Jun 17, 2025 Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate · upper
- Jun 18, 2025 Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits · upper
- Jun 26, 2025 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
- Jul 16, 2025 Signed by Governor · executive
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