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All-of-the-Above Energy Means Wood, Too
Delaware has an abundant renewable energy resource that is often overlooked: wood. Creating a market for lower-value wood could support healthier forests, strengthen Delaware’s forest-products industry, provide a locally available energy source, and give landowners another reason to keep forestland from being lost to development.
Michelle Parsons, M.D., CRI Board Chair
10 hours ago5 min read


Why No One Will Build a Power Plant in Delaware
Delaware needs more electricity, but new dependable power plants aren’t being built. Why? This article examines how Delaware’s restructured energy market, wholesale pricing, subsidies, and the “missing money” problem are shaping investment in new generation—and what that could mean for the reliability of Delaware’s electric grid.
John Nichols, Energy Policy Fellow
Sep 105 min read


When Your "Doctor" Isn't A Physician
Delaware patients deserve to know who is diagnosing and treating them. As nonphysician healthcare professionals gain greater authority, clear identification of credentials is essential to transparency, informed choice, and patient trust.
Michelle Parsons, M.D., CRI Board Chair
Aug 246 min read


What Is Dover Doing? A New Legislative Tracker Makes It Easier to Find Out
Dover Dash makes it easier to see which Delaware legislation could affect you. Explore CRI’s new Legislative Tracker and follow the bills that matter most.
Caesar Rodney Institute
Aug 134 min read
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