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Earth Day, 2023
As we renew our commitment to our planet this Earth Day, we can be proud of the progress we are making toward reducing emissions by focusing on clean transportation, energy efficiency, clean energy, offsetting carbon emissions and more.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: US Wind Maryland Offshore Project
US Wind proposes to develop a commercial-scale, offshore wind energy project in waters offshore of Maryland with offshore export cables proposed to make landfall in Sussex County, Delaware.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 SessionNotice of Public Hearing: Weatherization Assistance Program
The DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy is conducting a public hearing to consider comments from the public on the 2022 Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) grant application.Delaware’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 fiveTitle V Permit Modification Applications: Calpine Mid-Atlantic Generation
Calpine Mid-Atlantic Generation has submitted a request for significant permit modifications for three Peaking Stations (Christiana Energy Center, West Energy Center, and Delaware City Energy Center) in New Castle County.I 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 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 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 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 sectorsOur 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.Title V Modification Application: Ameresco Delaware Energy LLC
Ameresco Delaware Energy LLC has submitted a request for a significant permit modification for operating permit AQM-001/00247(Renewal 1) for the facility at 1107 Willow Grove Rd. in Felton.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 andOffshore 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
Director’s Office Kimberly Cole, Director302-739-9283Kimberly.Cole@delaware.gov On Facebook DNREC Climate, Coastal and Energy Delaware NERR
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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 establishedSustainable 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 EnergyEnergy 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
April 28, 2026 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
April 29, 2026 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
May 21, 2026 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
July 7, 2026 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
July 8, 2026 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
August 12, 2026 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
2025 MeetingsLandscape-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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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-fwFlood Risk and Avoidance
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 treatmentSustainable Communities
Sustainable communities are vibrant, healthy and prepared to meet the challenges of a changing world. Sustainable communities are able to balance demands for environmental protection, resiliency, and economic growth. Sustainable Quality of Life Planning is central to sustainable, resilient and vibrant communities. Planning can happen at all levels ofConfronting Climate Change: What Can I Do?
You can help protect your family, friends, and communities from climate change by using less energy, making smart travel choices, weather-proofing your home, and choosing sustainable behaviors every day. The bad news is that human actions are the primary cause of climate change. Our everyday activities like driving gas cars and using electricityAdapting to Climate Change
Climate change affects the people and places we care about. Adaptation is a way to protect ourselves from the threats of climate change, including shifts in temperature, precipitation, and sea level rise. How Does Climate Change Affect Our Health? Public Health Climate change is complicating theTaking Action
Climate change is a huge, complicated issue. In tackling a challenge of this scale, Delaware is taking action across state agencies to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, and to fortify the state against the impacts we already have begun to experience. Climate Change in Delaware Climate actionGreenhouse Gases
Delaware is reducing the greenhouse gases that come from everyday activities like driving gas vehicles and using energy. This is the key to preventing the worst effects of climate change. Our actions today will determine the effects we experience in the near tomorrow. Climate change is caused by the burning of fossilUnderstanding Climate Change
In Delaware, scientists, state agencies and local partners are working together to understand how climate change is affecting our state. What do we know about climate change and Delaware? Climate change is already affecting Delaware. Over the coming years, we can anticipate even worse effects–moreClean Fuel and Transportation Initiatives
Alternative fuel vehicles help us get from here to there with cleaner air and lower fueling costs. Electric cars, propane and natural gas vehicles, and bi-fuel vehicles are driven by Delawareans across all three counties. More hit the road in the US every day. Clean transportation is a crucial strategy in lowering our greenhouse gasesDelaware Clean Cities Coalition
The Delaware Clean Cities Coalition helps Delaware residents, businesses, and fleet operators work together to reduce the use of petroleum, develop regional economic opportunities, and improve air quality. The Coalition is housed within the DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy. Contact Information Breanne
Alternative Bi-Fuel Vehicle Rebates
The Alternative Bi-Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program provides incentives to encourage the use and deployment of bi-fuel vehicle technologies in Delaware. Bi-fuel vehicles for this program are defined as those vehicles that have two separate fueling systems that enable them to run on either propane or natural gas andAlternative Fueling Station Locations
The US Department of Energy offers an Alternative Fuels Data Center with information, data, maps and online tools to help drivers, fleet managers, and transportation officials make full use of electric and other alternative fuel vehicles.Page: 12 of 2 total pages
