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Public Hearing: Proposed 2024 Weatherization Assistance Program Grant Application

The DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy will conduct a public hearing on to consider comments from the public on the Weatherization Assistance Program federal funding annual application.


Delaware Coastal Programs Public Notice: Tradewinds Community (2024.0006)

The Tradewinds Grove Condominium Association is proposing to use a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Individual Permit to construct piers and docks adjacent to the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal at 20692 Tradewinds Court in Rehoboth Beach.


Delaware Coastal Programs Public Notice: USDA Bonk Farms LLC (2024.0007)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes to finance the construction of two grain storage tanks at an existing grain storage yard at 472 Barkers Landing Rd., Magnolia.


Delaware Coastal Programs Public Notice: USDA Deer Crossing Farm Inc. (2024.0008)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes to finance the construction of two grain storage tanks at an existing grain storage yard at 1297 Bunker Hill Road in Middletown.


About the 40101(d) Grid Resiliency Grant

This is a collection of questions and answers about the 40101(d) Grid Resiliency Grants.

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Heather Hubbard 302-735-3352
If you have further questions about grid resiliency, the committee, and the application process, please refer to the Application Overview


Program Guidelines and Operational Procedures

The purpose of these guidelines is to define procedures relating to the Cool Switch Low-Impact Refrigerant Program (Cool Switch). The goal in establishing these guidelines is to provide a streamlined procedure for administering and distributing program funds. These guidelines provide rules of practice and procedures for rebate applications and disbursement of rebates for low-impact


Eco-Friendly Triumph: Faithful Friends Secures DNREC Grant for Energy-Efficient Animal Center

With help from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Faithful Friends Animal Society has opened a new shelter in New Castle.


Federal Consistency Certification: Bryan Docking Facility

Richard Bryan proposes to build an upland landing, a gangway, a floating pier and a floating dock to moor two boats in the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal at 575 E. Savannah Road, in Lewes.


40101(d) Grid Resiliency Grants

Section 40101(d) of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides a Grid Resiliency Grant of up to $1.4 million yearly for five years for utility providers to improve the energy grid against disruptions and natural hazards.

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Heather Hubbard 302-735-3352



Federal Consistency Certification: Verizon

Verizon proposes to remove an existing submarine cable and replace it with an aerial cable to cross Cedar Creek in Milford.


Federal Consistency Determination: West End Neighborhood House

West End Neighborhood House proposes to use federal funds to acquire and renovate the Shawnee Inn, located at 11116 Shawnee Rd, in Greenwood.


GEAC Renewable Energy and Clean Technologies Workgroup

The Renewable Energy and Clean Technologies workgroup of the Governor’s Energy Advisory Council (GEAC) will explore renewable energy portfolio standards, offshore wind, clean hydrogen, energy storage, emerging technologies 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.


GEAC Grid Modernization Workgroup

The Grid Modernization workgroup of the Governor’s Energy Advisory Council (GEAC) will explore transmission and distribution systems, resiliency, 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. Meeting materials are posted following each meeting on that


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.
Version 6.1 Effective July 2024



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.
DNREC held a series of three public information meetings to give Delawareans an opportunity to learn about strategies incorporated into the latest State Energy Plan update. The meetings took place on


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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Application Assistance 802-482-5645 All Other Questions 302-735-3480



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.





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