Pages Categorized With: "Climate, Coastal and Energy"
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, is a $1 trillion investment in rebuilding America’s roads, bridges and rails, expanding access to clean drinking water, improving access to high-speed internet, tackling the climate crisis, advancing environmental justice and investing in communities.Energy Efficiency Investment Fund
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) administers Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EEIF) rebates to support non-residential facilities in replacing aging and inefficient equipment and systems with energy efficient alternatives.Contact Us
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EEIF Participating Contractors
This page lists contractors who are available and qualified to develop and complete projects funded under the Delaware Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EEIF). Participating Contractor Webinar Recording (YouTube) The EEIF program held a webinar for participating contractors on Oct. 23, 2025.
Low- to Moderate-Income Solar Pilot Program
The DNREC Low- to Moderate-Income (LMI) Solar Pilot Program is meant to bring renewable energy to a segment of the Delaware population that has historically been underserved by existing state programs and incentives. Grant funding is available to promote the use of renewable energy in Delaware for low-Implementing Delaware’s Climate Action Plan
Delaware has for more than a decade been working to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and increase the state’s resilience to climate change. The Climate Action Plan outlines broad strategies and specific actions that can be taken to further those efforts. Climate-related Bills Passed in the 2023 Legislative SessionOffshore Wind
Delaware continues to explore opportunities and challenges presented by the growing offshore wind industry. The state has set a target of achieving 40% renewable energy by 2035. Increasing renewable energy in Delaware is also identified as a strategy in Delaware’s Climate Action Plan to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions that are drivingDelaware’s Climate Impacts
Climate change looks different depending on where you are in the world. In Delaware, climate change primarily takes the form of sea level rise, increasing temperatures and more frequent intense storms, including heavy precipitation and flooding. While the Earth’s climate naturally changes over millions of years, scientists agree that humanClimate Change Basics
Earth’s climate is changing, resulting in increasing temperatures and precipitation, and contributing to extreme weather and rising seas. The effects of climate change are already being observed in Delaware. What is Climate Change? Climate change refers to long-term changes in average weather patternsDelaware Emissions
Human activities have increased the amount of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere, threatening the health and wellbeing of the people of Delaware. DNREC’s Division of Air Quality conducts an annual inventory of in-state greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The 2021 inventory, which is the latest report available, was released in AprilActions You Can Take
Climate change is a global issue that will require global solutions, but we can all play a part in that greater effort by reducing our energy usage and conserving our resources. Delawareans Want Climate Action Delaware residents have consistently supported action to address climate change.Minimizing Impacts
By maximizing resilience and adapting to climate change impacts now, we are better prepared for extreme and unexpected events. Action Areas to Maximize Resilience to Climate Change Impacts Delaware’s Climate Action Plan outlines seven key action areas for maximizing resilience in the state. Those areas include:Data and Tools
Delaware has taken steps to address the causes and consequences of climate change with the goal of minimizing greenhouse gas emissions and maximizing resilience to the impacts of climate change we are witnessing today. For more than a decade, state agencies and their partners have developed data, collected information andTerms and Definitions
A glossary of terms used in the Delaware Climate Action Plan and in conversations about climate issues. Accretion: As it relates to wetlands, accretion is the vertical growth of wetland surface elevation. Accretion occurs through two processes: When sediments are deposited onto wetlands during periods ofMinimizing Emissions
By minimizing greenhouse gas emissions now, we contribute to a worldwide effort to reduce the severity of rapid climate change. Action Areas to Minimize Greenhouse Gas Emissions Delaware’s Climate Action Plan capitalizes on the work already underway to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Delaware and identifies fiveI Am a Business Owner
The Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy provides programs and assistance for business owners. Find information on grants, rebates and programs for businesses. Find the Information You NeedI Am a Resident of Delaware
The Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy provides programs and assistance for residents and property owners. Find information on grants, rebates and programs for residents. Find the Information You NeedI Am in Local Government
The Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy provides programs and assistance for local governments in Delaware. Find information on grants, rebates and sustainability help for local government. Find the Information You NeedPublic Participation
Public participation has been essential to developing Delaware’s 2021 Climate Action Plan. In addition to public workshops held in the spring and fall of 2020, online surveys and comment forms soliciting public input, DNREC sought insight from Delaware-based technical stakeholders in the buildings, electric power, industrial transportation and waste sectorsCool Switch Low-Impact Refrigerant Program
The Cool Switch Low-Impact Refrigerant Program’s goal is to incentivize the use of refrigerants with lower Global Warming Potential impacts.Contact Us
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Efficient and Renewable Energy
The Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy supports energy efficiency and conservation programs that help reduce energy use and its impact on the state’s environment and public health. The Division supports the use of renewable energy by homeowners and businesses through grant funding, incentives, and technical guidance. Find programs andCZCPA Work Groups
Four Work Groups were formed to provide technical support to the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act (CZCPA) Regulatory Advisory Committee (RAC). This page contains information about each of the four Work Groups, including focus areas and meeting materials. Due to the complex nature of many topics addressed in the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act,Offshore Wind Working Group
Governor John Carney established the Offshore Wind Working Group in August, 2017, to study opportunities for Delaware to participate in developing offshore wind. The Working Group met from October, 2017, through June 2018, when it submitted its report to the Governor. [column md=”4″Climate + Health Conference
On June 6, 2017, the DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy hosted the Delaware Climate + Health Conference at the Buena Vista Conference Center in New Castle. The event brought together health and medical professionals, environmental and social groups, and critical services stakeholders to explore the waysWorkplace Charging
Workplace Charging is Important About 98 percent of electric vehicle charging is done at home or at work. Whether or not a workplace has a charging station can be a determining factor in an employee’s ability to purchase and commute with an electric car. Providing charging for employees provides several benefits toClimate, Coastal and Energy Contacts
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Looking to install a renewable energy system? DNREC’s Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy maintains the list below of contractors that can install different types of renewable energy technologies supported by green energy funding programs. If your contractor is not listed as a current participating contractor, please ask your contractor to submitRenewable Energy Portfolio Cost Cap Provision
The Renewable Energy Standards Portfolio Act (26 Del.C. § 354(i) and (j)) includes a cost cap provision that allows the state to freeze the renewable Energy Portfolio Standards program if the costs exceed the benefits.Contact Us
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Energy Efficiency Resource Standards Workgroup
The Energy Efficiency Resource Standards (EERS) Workgroup came together in 2009 to assist the planning process and implementation of energy reduction objectives and quantitative targets for Delaware. The workgroup submitted its report to the Secretary of DNREC in June of 2011. Background The workgroup was establishedEnergy Efficiency
The DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy supports energy efficiency and conservation programs that help reduce energy use and its impact on the state’s environment and public health. Every investment in energy efficiency helps increase productivity and profits for business, reduces the production of harmful greenhouse gasses, lowers energy costs, and improves the valueSustainable Planning
A community sustainability plan is a road-map for making a community a socially fair, economically strong, and environmentally healthy place to live, work, and play. Community Sustainability Plan Developed in consultation with community members, a community sustainability plan is a long-term plan to help the community realize its collective sustainability goals.History of Delaware Green Energy Programs
The Delaware Green Energy Program began in 1999 when the General Assembly deregulated Delaware’s electric utilities (26 Del.C. Ch. 10). In 1999, the General Assembly created a Green Energy Fund (29 Del.C. § 8057) and required Delmarva Power to fund it using contributions from Delmarva Power customers. The program, and energy assistance programs, have grown since then. The Delaware EnergyRenewable Energy Portfolio Standards
State law mandates that Delaware’s utilities derive 40 percent of their energy from renewable sources such as wind and solar by 2035.Contact Us
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Building Energy Codes
Delaware has adopted national and international energy conservation standards to guide statewide rules and regulations for the building sector. Delaware Energy Code Support Hotline Call us at 1-877-494-1333 or email your questions
DNREC’s Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy issues and regularly updates regulations based on Delaware Renewable Energy Taskforce
The Delaware Renewable Energy Taskforce was established under the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards Act (26 Del.C. § 351 – § 364) to provide recommendations on establishing renewable energy trading mechanisms and other structures to support the growth of renewable energy in Delaware. [panel type=”success” heading=”Contact Us”Energy Security and Emergency Planning
Energy security planning helps achieve a robust, secure and reliable energy infrastructure that is also resilient. Delaware must be able to restore services rapidly in the event of any disaster. Energy security accounts for responses to disruptions as they occur (extreme weather, infrastructure failure) and for long-term measures that reduce overall risk to and vulnerabilitiesEvaluation, Measurement and Verification
Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification (EM&V) is the process by which energy professionals make sure energy efficiency programs and projects are saving energy and money as they were designed to. It helps energy professionals assess how programs are working and decide what energy-saving strategies to pursue in the future. DNREC develops the regulations that guide EM&VEnergy Efficiency Advisory Council Meetings
Meetings of the Energy Efficiency Advisory Council and its subcommittees are posted on the DNREC Calendar of Events and on the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar. Collected meeting materials are posted here for council members and the public. 2026 MeetingsJanuary 13, 2026 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
January 14, 2026 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
April 7, 2026 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
April 8, 2026 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
2025 MeetingsThe Delaware Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
The Delaware Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC) helps Delawareans reduce energy loss and cost through energy efficiency programs. The EEAC is a collaborative panel of representatives that develops statewide programs to increase energy efficiency, reduce energy usage, and lower consumer energy costs.Contact Us
Landscape-Scale Green Infrastructure
Green infrastructure is a nature-based approach that uses a combination of engineering and nature’s own systems to address environmental challenges like erosion, flooding, and air and water pollution. fa-leaf fa-fw fa-3xSite-Scale Green Infrastructure
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The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) provides resources to state agencies and local government planners to help them identify and find ways to lessen risks from flooding. State agencies are responsible for building and maintaining infrastructure that keeps the state running. Roads, schools, wastewater treatmentRenewable Energy
Delaware supports the use of renewable energy by homeowners and businesses through grant funding, incentives, and technical guidance. The state partners with utilities to make these programs possible. Delaware’s state law requires that utilities derive a growing part of their energy supplies from renewable sources. Find programs and funding availableWeatherization Assistance Program
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) offers a free Weatherization Assistance Program to help establish comfortable, energy-saving homes.Contact Us
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