Bill > HB445

This bill amends Delaware law to define and regulate "large energy use facilities," which are facilities that consume significant amounts of electricity, generally 75 megawatts or more monthly maximum demand at an 85% or greater load factor, or 100 megawatts or more instantaneous demand, or 30 megawatts or more if primarily providing services related to code 518210 of the North American Industry Classification System. These facilities can be aggregated if they pose reliability risks to the electric system due to their usage, proximity, or operational characteristics, though facilities primarily storing, processing, refining, or transferring crude petroleum or its products are exempt unless they add unrelated uses. The bill also clarifies that the Public Service Commission's jurisdiction over electric suppliers is limited to ensuring large energy use facilities do not negatively impact the reliability and affordability of the electric system. Furthermore, it mandates that large energy use facilities must either produce or procure 100% of their annual energy needs from in-state or nearby sources, with specific requirements for clean energy technology, and outlines a 10-year plan for facilities that cannot meet this immediately, including penalties for non-compliance and requirements for backup power and financial assurances.