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GEAC Environmental Justice and Energy Equity Workgroup

The Environmental Justice and Energy Equity workgroup of the Governor’s Energy Advisory Council (GEAC) will explore the impact of energy systems on environmental justice communities, societal benefit programs, the Justice40 Initiative, workforce development and other topics raised by members. Meetings of the council and its workgroups are posted on the DNREC Calendar of Events and on the Delaware Public


GEAC Energy Efficiency and Electrification Workgroup

The Energy Efficiency and Electrification workgroup of the Governor’s Energy Advisory Council (GEAC) will explore current energy efficiency programs, transportation electrification, electric vehicles, building electrification, reliability and other topics raised by members.  Meetings of the council and its workgroups are posted on the DNREC Calendar of Events and on the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar.


Federal Consistency Certification: Sea Colony Recreation Association, Inc.

Sea Colony Recreation Association, Inc. proposes to conduct periodic beach renourishment over a 10-year period along a stretch of shoreline from the southern limits of Bethany Beach to the northern limits of Middlesex Beach.


Federal Consistency Determination: Nanticoke Indian Association

The Nanticoke Indian Association proposes to use federal funds to renovate, restore, and expand the NIA Cultural Community Center and Food Bank, located at 27073 John J. Williams Hwy, in Millsboro.


Federal Consistency Determination: Kingswood Community Center

REACH Riverside proposes to use utilize federal funds to build an 81,000 square foot community center at 2400 Rosemont Avenue, in Wilmington.


Program Guidelines and Operational Procedures

This page presents the program guidelines and operational procedures for the Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EEIF), which provides rebates to support non-residential facilities in replacing aging and inefficient equipment and systems with energy efficient alternatives. Contents
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Federal Consistency Certification: DelDOT BR 3-164 Bridge Project

The Delaware Department of Transportation proposes to replace a bridge that carries SR36 (Cedar Beach Road) over Cedar Creek in Slaughter Beach.


About the Energy Efficiency Investment Fund

This is a collection of questions and answers about the Delaware Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EEIF). If you have questions on program eligibility, the application process or need help completing the application, email DCCE.EnergyRebates@NV5.com or call 802-482-5645. Please refer to the program guidelines for more details for the specific pathway requirements and


Federal Consistency Determination: Latin American Community Center

Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy

Published: July 14, 2023 Comments Due: Aug. 3, 2023
Documents for Review 2023.0071
A Federal Consistency Determination has been submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program for the following: Latin American Community Center


Coastal Zone Permit Modification: FujiFilm

The DNREC Coastal Zone Act Program has issued a coastal zone permit modification to FujiFilim Imaging Colorants, Inc.


Modificación al Permiso de las Zonas Costeras: FujiFilm

El Programa de la Ley de la Zona Costera del DNREC ha emitido una modificación del permiso de la zona costera a FujiFilm Imaging Colorants, Inc.


Determinación Federal de Consistencia: Centro Comunitario Latinoamericano

El Centro Comunitario Latinoamericano propone utilizar fondos del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos para la construcción de un parque infantil para la edad escolar e instalaciones de estacionamiento y almacenamiento asociadas en 1131 W. 4th St., Wilmington.


Federal Consistency Certification: Fenwick Island Channel Dredging

The Town of Fenwick Island proposes to hydraulically dredge approximately 19,000 cubic yards of material in the north and south channels of Little Assawoman Bay.


Federal Consistency Certification: St. Michael’s School and Nursery

St. Michael’s School and Nursery proposes to use federal funds to renovate and expand the school and nursery located at 700 N. Walnut St., in Wilmington.


Energy Advisory Council Meetings

Meetings of the Governor’s Energy Advisory Council (GEAC) and its working groups are posted on the DNREC Calendar of Events (listed below) and on the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar. Meeting materials are posted following each meeting on that meeting’s page on the DNREC Calendar of Events. All of the meetings of the council and working groups


Energy Advisory Council Membership

The membership of the Governor’s Energy Advisory Council is set in the amended Delaware Energy Act. There are 25 members, representing different branches of the state government, elected officials, the commercial sector, and the public at large. Ed Kee, Chair Sen. Stephanie Hansen Rep.


Federal Consistency Certification: Lewes Beach Nourishment

The DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship proposes to conduct beach nourishment at Lewes Beach as an extension of a federal project that would use a hydraulic dredge to pump sand onto the beach from an offshore ebb shoal.


Federal Consistency Certifications Submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program

Two projects, on in Dagsboro and one near Middletown, have been submitted to DNREC Coastal Programs for federal consistency review.


Federal Consistency Determination: National Marine Fisheries Service Rule Amendment

The National Marine Fisheries Service proposes to promulgate a new rule to implement the Comprehensive Acceptable Biological Catch Control Rule Amendment.


Governor’s Energy Advisory Council

The Governor’s Energy Advisory Council (GEAC) is charged with providing recommendations to DNREC’s State Energy Office on updates to the Delaware Energy Plan and with monitoring and proposing actions to enhance Delaware’s energy system, including actions to lessen the climate change impacts and providing counsel to the Governor on promoting an economic, reliable and competitive


DNREC State Energy Office

The State Energy Office provides guidance on adopting and implementing smart energy choices through energy conservation and efficiency measures.
US Wind Project Federal Consistency Certification Comment Period Federal Consistency Certifications for the US Wind Maryland Offshore Project have been submitted to the DNREC Coastal Management Program. Comments will be accepted


Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 makes the single largest investment in climate and energy in American history, enabling America to tackle the climate crisis, advance environmental justice and put the United States on a pathway to achieving the Biden Administration’s climate goals, including a net-zero economy by 2050. [column md=”5″ xclass=”col-xs-12


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.

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Federal Consistency Determinations Submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program

A listing of recent Federal Consistency Determinations submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program.


Federal Consistency Certifications Submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program

A listing of federal consistency certifications submitted to the DNREC coastal management program.


Federal Consistency Determination: First Community Foundation

The First Community Foundation proposes to use Dept. of Housing and Urban Development funds for expansion of the Chemours Community Discovery STEM HUB, at 3000 N. Claymont St. in Wilmington.


Federal Consistency Determination: Ewing Docking Facility

The applicant proposes to use an Army Corps of Engineers Individual Permit for construction of a pier, a dock, a boat lift and two mooring pilings in the Indian River at 31426 River Road, in Millsboro.


Public Hearing: FujiFilm Imaging Colorants, Inc. Request for Major Modification to Standard Coastal Zone Permit

DNREC will conduct a virtual public hearing to consider comments from the public on FujiFilm’s request for a major modification of their existing standard coastal zone permit.


Audiencia pública: FujiFilm Imaging Colorants, Inc. Solicitud para la modificación del permiso estándar de zona costera

DNREC llevará a cabo una audiencia pública virtual para considerar los comentarios del público sobre la solicitud de FujiFilm de una modificación importante de su permiso de zona costera estándar existente.


Federal Consistency Certification: New Jersey Economic Development Authority

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority is proposing a second phase to the offshore wind port development project at the Salem and Hope Creek Generating Station on Artificial Island in Salem County, New Jersey.


Federal Consistency Determinations Submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program

Federal consistency determinations submitted to the Delaware Coastal Management Program for the National Marine Fisheries Service and for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.


Federal Consistency Determination: Delaware Bay Beach Renourishment Project

The Division of Watershed Stewardship proposes to renourish three sections of Delaware Bay shoreline, via truck-fill method, at Pickering Beach, Kitts Hummock and Bowers Beach.


Federal Consistency Determination: Grain Storage Facility Seaford

The USDA Farm Service Agency is proposing to fund the removal of an existing storage shed and the construction of a new grain bin at 2864 Longacre Ln, in Seaford.


Federal Consistency Certification: Chesapeake Utilities

Chesapeake Utilities proposes to extend an 8-inch gas main located along State Route 24 under Unity Branch in Millsboro.


Federal Consistency Determination: Indian River Inlet Repairs

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposes to conduct repairs at three locations at Indian River Inlet, in Sussex County.


Federal Consistency Determination: Salem River Dredging

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposes to dredge approximately 209,000 cubic yards of material from the Salem River Federal Navigation Channel in the vicinity of Salem Cove, in New Castle County.


Notice of Public Hearing on DNREC Weatherization Assistance Program 2023 Grant Application

The DNREC Division of Energy and Climate is applying for U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program new 2023 program funds.


Notice of Public Hearing on DNREC Grid Resilience Formula Grant Program Application

The DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy will conduct a public hearing on grid resilience formula grant funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.


Federal Consistency Certification: DNREC Open Marsh Water Management

The DNREC Mosquito Control Section proposes to continue to use the technique of Open Marsh Water Management as the primary form of larval mosquito control within tidal wetlands throughout Delaware.


Delaware Ocean and Bay Plan

DNREC’s Delaware Coastal Programs is developing an Ocean and Bay Plan to protect Delaware’s marine resources, ecological functions and ocean and bay uses. Developing the plan will include public input and review by stakeholders, residents and the public at large.
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Federal Consistency Certification: Dewey Beach Renourishment

Dewey Beach Enterprises proposes to place 1,300 cubic yards of sand at Dewey Bayside Public Beach at Lighthouse Cove, adjacent to Rehoboth Bay, in Dewey Beach.


Federal Consistency Certification: Eastern Shore Natural Gas

Eastern Shore Natural Gas proposes to install a stone access drive and parking area, a meter and regulator, and a connection to an existing pipeline located in an unincorporated area of northwestern Sussex County.


Joint Public Notice: USACE SPGP 18 Reauthorization

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposes to revalidate and extend the expiration date of the Department of the Army State Programmatic General Permit 18 to the end of 2027.


FujiFilm Imaging Colorants, Inc. Withdrawal of Request for Major Modification

FujiFilm Imaging Colorants has withdrawn their application for a major modification to a standard coastal zone permit.


FujiFilm Imaging Colorants, Inc. Public Hearing Cancelation

The Dec. 14 public hearing regarding the FujiFilm Imaging Colorants, Inc. application for a major modification to a standard coastal zone permit has been canceled and will be rescheduled.


Federal Consistency Certification: Harpoon Hanna’s

Hanna Holdings proposes make boardwalk and pier improvements at the Harpoon Hanna’s Restaurant and Marina facility located on the south side of Lighthouse Road and the east side of the Fenwick Ditch near Fenwick Island.


Public Hearing: FujiFilm Imaging Colorants, Inc. Request for Major Modification to Standard Coastal Zone Permit

FujiFilm has applied to modify its existing Coastal Zone Act permit, which authorizes manufacturing of high-performance aqueous pigment dispersions for ink jet printer ink, to increase production capacity.


Federal Consistency Certification: Monarch Glen Subdivision

FR Land Investment, LLC proposes to build Monarch Glen residential subdivision south of Fisher Rd. in the Milton area of Sussex County, resulting in impacts to palustrine forested wetlands and stream impacts.


Federal Consistency Certification: Burkentine Docking Facility

The applicant proposes to construct a pier, a dock and two boat lifts adjacent to the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal at 55 Thompson Court, Canal Corkran, Rehoboth Beach.





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