GEAC Renewable Energy and Clean Technologies Working Group
The Renewable Energy and Clean Technologies working group 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 working groups are posted on the DNREC Calendar of Events and on the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar.GEAC Grid Modernization Working Group
The Grid Modernization working group 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 working groups are posted on the DNREC Calendar of Events and on the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar. Meeting materials are posted following each meetingGEAC Environmental Justice and Energy Equity Working Group
The Environmental Justice and Energy Equity working group 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 working groups are posted on the DNREC Calendar of Events and onGEAC Energy Efficiency and Electrification Working Group
The Energy Efficiency and Electrification working group 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 working groups are posted on the DNREC Calendar of Events and on the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar.Program Guidelines and Operational Procedures
The purpose of these guidelines is to define procedures relating to the Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EEIF, also referred to as “Fund,” or “program”). 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 grantAbout 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, please email EEIF.Grants@nv5.com or call 802-482-5645. Please refer to the program guidelines for more details for the specific pathway requirements and fullEnergy 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 groupsEnergy 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.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 competitiveDNREC State Energy Office
The State Energy Office provides guidance on adopting and implementing smart energy choices through energy conservation and efficiency measures. The Energy Office Can Help You Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Inflation Reduction Act [button type=”primary” block=”true”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.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-12Energy Efficiency Investment Fund
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) administers Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EEIF) grants to support non-residential facilities in replacing aging and inefficient equipment and systems with energy efficient alternatives.Contact Us
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). To be considered as a participating contractor, firms must complete an application listing their areas of expertise and documenting their Delaware and professional licensing and insurance. Applications must beOur Weatherization Assistance Program – Helping Families Reduce Energy Costs
DNREC can help even out the potentially high costs of home heating, and make a home more energy efficient, through the Weatherization Assistance Program.Cool 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
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 and funding availableEnergy 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 established in the Energy Conservation and EfficiencyEnergy 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 valueBuilding Energy Codes
Delaware has adopted national and international energy conservation standards to guide statewide rules and regulations for the building sector.Evaluation, 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 Delaware Public Meeting Calendar. Collected meeting materials are posted here for council members and the public. 2023 MeetingsJanuary 11, 2023 -- Energy Access and Equity Collaborative Workgroup
January 17, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
January 18, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
April 11, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
April 12, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
April 25, 2023 -- Energy Access and Equity Collaborative Workgroup
June 6, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
July 25, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
July 26, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
August 9, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
October 10, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
October 11, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
2022 MeetingsJanuary 11, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
January 12, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
April 12, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
April 13, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
June 29, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
July 12, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
July 13, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
October 11, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
October 12, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
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