A new bill in Dover would allow plug-in “balcony solar” panels that promise small monthly savings with little oversight. But beneath the appeal lies a larger problem. Delaware’s rising electric bills are not caused by a lack of rooftop panels — they stem from capacity shortages, policy-driven market distortions, and growing infrastructure costs. Balcony solar may trim a bill slightly, but it does not fix the reliability and pricing pressures reshaping Delaware’s energy future

Several court cases challenging Delaware’s offshore wind approvals are actively moving forward. Here is where things stand. Court of Chancery Reviewing SB 159 On February 16, 2026, Sussex County Council and the Town of Fenwick Island filed a major legal brief in the Delaware Court of Chancery challenging SB 159 (Case No. 2025-1478-KSJM). Delaware Court of Chancery, 34 The Circle, Georgetown, DE SB 159 is the law the Delaware General Assembly passed after Sussex County Counci

Opposition to offshore wind in the Mid-Atlantic remains active and increasingly sophisticated. While U.S. Wind’s federal approval stands, legal challenges continue at both the state and federal levels. Public engagement has not slowed, with packed forums and ongoing lawsuits highlighting growing concerns among coastal communities, fishermen, and local leaders in Maryland and Delaware about the project’s long-term impacts.

A federal judge has denied U.S. Wind’s request for a preliminary injunction, a ruling Ocean City quickly called a victory. But despite the headlines, the offshore wind project is far from over. U.S. Wind still holds a valid federal permit, state law may soon allow cables to come ashore, and multiple lawsuits remain active. With federal agencies reexamining approvals and new court challenges underway, the project’s future is uncertain and far from settled.

Delaware’s electric grid is nearing a breaking point as rising demand collides with declining reliable power generation. Population growth, data centers, and electrification policies are increasing electricity use, while major power plants have closed. With PJM warning of possible blackouts by 2026, Delaware faces urgent questions about affordability, reliability, and energy policy choices needed to keep the lights on and the economy running.

Yes, Build Small Modular Reactors in Delaware By  David T. Stevenson , Director Center for Energy & Environmental Policy September 30, 2025. (updated 9/30/2025)     To determine whether it is wise to build nuclear small modular reactors (SMRs) in Delaware, the state's Nuclear Energy Task Force must answer a list of questions. Many of those answers are already clear: we can and should build SMRs in Delaware. Technical and Logistical Feasibility   In 2023, Dr. Kathryn Huff, the

Delaware’s New Hybrid Vehicle Fee Doesn’t Add Up Hybrid owners already pay fuel taxes and higher purchase costs - yet now face a $60 annual fee that delivers little revenue and questionable results.   By  David T. Stevenson , Director Center for Energy & Environmental Policy September 15, 2025 (updated Sept. 24, 2025) Delaware's new $60 annual vehicle registration fee on gasoline hybrids should be cut in half. The math shows a fair charge would be closer to $30 a year.   This

PJM Challenges the Narrative: What’s Really Driving Higher Electric Bills Rethinking Delaware's energy mandates and their impact   By  David T. Stevenson , Director Center for Energy & Environmental Policy September 9, 2025 PJM Interconnection, the organization that manages the electric grid for 13 states including Delaware, has confirmed what the Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) has long argued: state mandates are raising bills and straining reliability. Delaware policymakers n

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A quiet energy revolution is underway. Closed nuclear power plants are reopening, and new small modular reactors (SMRs)-using both traditional and advanced technologies-are under development, totaling more than three gigawatts of planned capacity. These plants are projected to begin generating electricity between 2027 and 2032, and national targets aim to triple nuclear capacity by 2050...