This amendment adds specific matters that the Delaware Public Service Commission should consider when the Commission investigates the methodologies, data, and assumptions used by Commission-regulated electric distribution companies in developing load forecasts submitted to PJM.

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on the consequences for non-compliance or impacts on electricity prices.

Amendment for Electric Load Forecasts

This amendment adds new things that the Delaware Public Service Commission must look at when checking how electric companies predict future electricity use.

What This Bill Does

• Adds four specific points the commission needs to consider about customer projects and their impact on load forecasts, including project development status, expected ramping schedules, duplicative interconnection requests, and financial commitments.

Who It Names or Affects

• The Delaware Public Service Commission
• Electric distribution companies regulated by the commission

Terms To Know

load forecasts

Predictions of how much electricity will be needed in the future.

PJM

A regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of electricity through the grid in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify what happens if companies do not follow these new requirements.
• It is unclear how this amendment will affect electricity prices for customers.

Official Summary Text

This amendment adds specific matters that the Delaware Public Service Commission should consider when the Commission investigates the methodologies, data, and assumptions used by Commission-regulated electric distribution companies in developing load forecasts submitted to PJM.

Current Bill Text

Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Sen. Hansen

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

SENATE BILL NO. 308

AMEND Senate Bill No. 308 by deleting line 39 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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consider:

1. The stage of development and project development status, including whether the customer has executed relevant service agreements, demonstrated site control, and met permitting milestones.

2. Expected ramping schedules, including the anticipated in-service date, interim load levels, and full build-out timing.

3. Whether the customer has filed duplicative interconnection requests within or outside of PJM, and the number and associated megawatts of such requests.

4. The status and amount of customer financial commitments, including deposits, construction obligations, or other sureties.

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SYNOPSIS

This amendment adds specific matters that the Delaware Public Service Commission should consider when the Commission investigates the methodologies, data, and assumptions used by Commission-regulated electric distribution companies in developing load forecasts submitted to PJM.

Author: Senator Hansen