Delaware · House Bill 233 · 153rd General Assembly

Utilities/Establish Separate Rate/Large Energy-Users

HB 233 Sponsored by Frank Burns Withdrawn

  1. Introduced Jun 30, 2025
  2. In committee Jun 30, 2025
  3. Withdrawn  
  4. Passed the Senate  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

This Act requires regulated utilities to establish a separate rate for large energy-use facilities that mitigates the risk of costs associated with expanding infrastructure and maintaining reliability in the face of growing demand from being shifted to residential, small business, and other electric customers. The Public Service Commission will consider the following factors in determining whether to approve a rate…

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This Act requires regulated utilities to establish a separate rate for large energy-use facilities that mitigates the risk of costs associated with expanding infrastructure and maintaining reliability in the face of growing demand from being shifted to residential, small business, and other electric customers. The Public Service Commission will consider the following factors in determining whether to approve a rate application: 1. Whether the rates have the potential to result in increased rates or unwarranted risk to other retail electricity customers. 2. Whether the rates will provide for equitable contributions to grid efficiency, reliability, and resiliency. 3. Whether the rates will impede the utility’s ability to meet renewable energy targets and reduce greenhouse gases consistent with state policy. 4. Whether the rates will allow for procurement of, or contracts for, generation resources that support the electric utility’s ability to meet renewable energy targets and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases consistent with state policy. 5. Meet any other conditions required by the Commission in the public interest. This Act takes effect upon enactment and regulated utilities must file an application to establish rates required under this Act within 180 days of the effective date.

Every action

21 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

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  1. CommitteeIntroduced and Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in House · House Natural Resources & Energy
  2. CommitteeReported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 5 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits · House Natural Resources & Energy
  3. HouseSubstituted in House by HS 1 for HB 233
  4. HouseSubstituted in House by HS 1 for HB 233
  5. HouseHS 1 for HB 233 - - Introduced and Placed With Bill
  6. HouseHS 1 for HB 233 - - Passed In House by Voice Vote
  7. HouseHS 1 for HB 233 - - Introduced and Placed With Bill
  8. HouseHS 1 for HB 233 - - Passed By House. Votes: 26 YES 3 NO 9 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT
  9. HouseHS 1 for HB 233 - - Stricken in House
  10. HouseHS 1 for HB 233 - - Introduced and Placed With Bill
  11. HouseHS 1 for HB 233 - - Passed By House. Votes: 33 YES 2 NO 2 NOT VOTING 4 ABSENT
  12. HouseHS 1 for HB 233 - Passed By House. Votes: 25 YES 9 NO 2 NOT VOTING 5 ABSENT
  13. SenateHS 1 for HB 233 - Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate
  1. HouseSubstituted in House by HS 1 for HB 233
  2. HouseSubstituted in House by HS 1 for HB 233
  3. SenateHS 1 for HB 233 - Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
  4. SenateHS 1 for HB 233 - - Stricken in Senate
  5. SenateHS 1 for HB 233 - - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 NO
  6. SenateHS 1 for HB 233 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO
  7. HouseHS 1 for HB 233 - Passed By House. Votes: 27 YES 8 NO 6 NOT VOTING
  8. HS 1 for HB 233 - Signed by Governor

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 5 cosponsors: 5 Democrats.

All 5 cosponsors

From Delaware's official records (legis.delaware.gov), checked Nov 1, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.