Dr. David R. Legates

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Dr. David R. Legates is a retired Professor at the University of Delaware and currently is the Director of Research and Education at the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation. He also is a contributor for the Caesar Rodney Institute and an Advisory Board Member of A Better Delaware.

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Dec 16, 2025 ∙ 5 min

Delaware’s Energy Crossroads: Rising Demand, Shrinking Reliability

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.

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