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Emergency Waivers of Commercial Motor Vehicle Hours
Federal safety rules limit the amount of time a driver may operate a large truck. Delaware law (21 Del.C. § 4707) and federal regulations allow the state to grant limited waivers of this restriction in emergency situations. Under the law, the director of the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) may grant a waiver of the federal 60/70-hour motorEnergy Security and Emergency Planning
An “energy emergency” is an actual or impending shortage or curtailment of usable, necessary energy resources, such that the maintenance of necessary services, the protection of public health, safety and welfare, or the maintenance of a basically sound economy is imperiled in any geographical section of the state. The Delaware Energy Security40101(d) Grid Resilience Grant Program
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Section 40101(d) – Preventing Outages and Enhancing the Resilience of the Electric Grid Formula Grants to States and Indian Tribes, provides funding to states and Indian Tribes to improve resilience and to enhance the reliability to their electric grids.Analysis of Delaware’s Electricity Distribution Grid
The DNREC State Energy Office (SEO) has contracted with Siemens Energy to conduct an analysis of the challenges and opportunities for hardening, modernizing and improving the resilience of the state’s electricity grid. The Grid Study is designed to satisfy the State’s matching contribution required by the grant issued by the United StatesEnergy Resilience
Energy resilience is the ability of energy systems to prepare for, withstand and rapidly restore essential energy services in response to a major disruption. These disruptions can be caused by nonroutine natural hazards and physical or cyber attacks on energy systems. Energy Resilience Programs 40101(d)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 intended. It helps energy professionals assess how programs are working and decide what energy-saving strategies to pursue in the future. The DNREC State Energy Office (SEO) hasThe Delaware Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
The Delaware Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC) is a collaborative panel of representatives that develops statewide programs to increase energy efficiency, reduce energy usage, and lower consumer energy costs. The council was established by the legislature in 2014 as part of the Delaware Energy Act (29 Del.C. Chapter 80, Subchapter II) whichEnergy 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 valueThe Solar Racer Competition
The Solar Racer competition, formerly known as Junior Solar Sprint, is a statewide challenge of ingenuity, engineering and speed for middle school students. Solar Racer is part of a national competition, led by the national Technology Student Association (TSA), in which students build and race solar-powered model vehicles. It is co-sponsored in Delaware byCommunity Solar
Delaware’s Community Solar program, which is regulated by the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC), provides an opportunity for Delmarva Power customers to receive credit for electricity generated by large-scale solar projects without installing panels on their own property. While the Community Solar program is not run by the DNREC State Energy OfficeDelaware 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. [modal text=”DISCLAIMER” title=”DISCLAIMER” xclass=”btnRenewable 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. Delaware’s renewable energy portfolio standards (RPS) are established by the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards Act (26 Del.C. § 351 – § 364), first adopted in 2005, and most recently amended by Senate BillRenewable 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 availableEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is a formula grant program designed to assist states, local governments and tribes to implement strategies to reduce energy use, reduce fossil fuel emissions and improve energy efficiency.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. For more information, please contact Lauren Tyre at Lauren.Tyre@delaware.gov or 302-735-3360. Program Overview [button type=”primary” block=”true”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. Program Guidelines Available Rebates [button type=”primary” block=”true”Weatherization Assistance Program
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) offers a free Weatherization Assistance Program to help establish comfortable, energy-saving homes. Annual Reports Program Year 2025 Program Year 2024 Program Year 2023 ProgramLow- to Moderate-Income Solar 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-Energy Office Programs
The DNREC State Energy Office oversees or interacts with a number of state programs designed to help Delaware residents take advantage of clean, affordable and reliable energy. Major areas of focus include renewable energy, energy efficiency, and resilience. The Office works with the Governor’s Energy Advisory Council and helps develop Delaware’sBuilding Energy Codes
The DNREC State Energy Office (SEO) supports the adoption and implementation of energy conservation codes that help make buildings across Delaware more comfortable, affordable and energy efficient. Regularly updating building standards for new residential and commercial construction as well as working with builders, code officials and other stakeholders to facilitate implementation areProtecting Our Communities: Comprehensive Resilience
Compounding climate risks occur when multiple hazards interact and amplify one another, creating cascading impacts that strain communities, infrastructure and emergency response systems. As climate change intensifies, Delaware is increasingly likely to experience these overlapping risks, particularly when extreme events coincide or occur in quick succession. Vulnerable populations are often affected most, underscoring the needResilient Communities
Communities throughout Delaware are threatened by inland flooding, coastal storms, sea level rise, and changing climate conditions. The Resilient Community Partnership helps communities prepare to respond to coastal hazards.Contact Us
Kristen L. Thornton Delaware Coastal Programs 302-739-9173
