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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 motor
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 Security
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.
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 satisfies the State’s matching contribution required under the USDOE Bipartisan Infrastructure Law section 40101(d) grant titled “Preventing
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 (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) has
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) which
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 value
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 by
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 Office
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.
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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 Bill
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.
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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.
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
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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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The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) offers a free Weatherization Assistance Program to help establish comfortable, energy-saving homes.
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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-
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’s
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 are
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 need
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. The Resilient Community Partnership program provides technical assistance and potential funding to plan for and reduce the impacts of coastal hazards related to
On Jan. 26, 2023, local, state, federal and private sector partners gathered for a Restoring Wilmington’s Rivers Conference at the Chase Center at the Riverfront, in Wilmington. The conference was part of the Christina-Brandywine River Remediation Restoration Resilience (CBR4) project. Subtitled “A Plan for Remediation, Restoration, and Resilience of the Christina and
The DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy will conduct a public hearing on grid resilience formula grant funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The Coastal Storm Risk Management Study of the Delaware Inland Bays and Delaware Bay Coast (known as the Back Bay Study) will explore potential storm risk management problems and flood risk reduction solutions. It will recommend risk reduction solutions that increase community resilience to coastal storms. Statement from
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:
The City of New Castle and DNREC have partnered for a study to determine the potential impacts of various sea level rise scenarios on the city’s ecosystems. The Ecosystem Assessment and Enhancement Project is based on the recommendations of a previous city/state partnership. It will
More than two decades of work on project implementation to renew and revitalize the communities and the environment have taken place in the Christina-Brandywine River Remediation Restoration Resilience (CBR4) project area.
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The Christina and Brandywine rivers have played a pivotal role in the region’s economy and character since before the Swedes first arrived on the original Kalmar Nyckel in 1638.
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The Christina-Brandywine River Remediation Restoration Resilience (CBR4) project area has seen more than two decades of planning work, to understand the needs of the community, and scientific research, to understand contamination sources.
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The success of the Christina-Brandywine River Remediation Restoration Resilience (CBR4) project depends on support and input from many different people and organizations, including residents of and visitors to the Riverfront, Wilmington, and New Castle County.
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The Christina-Brandywine River Remediation Restoration Resilience (CBR4) project is an initiative to address legacy toxic contamination, restore the native ecology and prepare for the changing climate as well as other threats to river health in the lower Christina River and tidal Brandywine River.
On Jan. 26, 2023, local, state,
The public participation portion of the City of New Castle Resilient Community Partnership included a series of public meetings at which residents and stakeholders were able to brainstorm and contribute their input to the partnership. March 14, 2018 Resilient Community Partnership Public Workshop
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The public participation portion of the Slaughter Beach Resilient Community Partnership included a series of three public meetings at which residents and stakeholders were able to brainstorm and contribute their input to the partnership. July 22, 2017 Resilient Community Day Public Workshop Town of Slaughter Beach residents and stakeholders were invited
The City of New Castle, like other low-lying Delaware communities, is vulnerable to natural hazards from multiple sources. New Castle is particularly at risk due to its location along the Delaware River, which makes it susceptible to upstream flooding, downstream tidal surge, and combinations of the two. A
The Town of Slaughter Beach, like other low-lying Delaware Bayfront communities, is vulnerable to natural hazards from multiple sources. Slaughter Beach currently experiences frequent flooding of streets and property during high tide. The town is also at risk for less frequent, but more extreme flooding events from storm
