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

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Rules for Checking Electric Load Forecasts

This amendment lists four specific things the Delaware Public Service Commission should consider when reviewing how electric companies predict future power needs.

What This Bill Does

• Requires the commission to check if customers have signed service agreements, control their project sites, and met permitting milestones.
• Asks for details on expected timelines, including start dates, interim load levels, and full completion schedules.
• Directs the commission to check if customers have filed duplicate requests to connect power in or outside of PJM, along with the number and size of those requests.
• Orders a look at customer financial commitments like deposits, construction obligations, or other sureties.

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 customers will need in the future.

PJM

A regional grid operator that manages power flow and markets for multiple states.

Limits and Unknowns

• The official text does not state when this law will officially take effect.
• The source material lists the new items to consider but does not explain how they change past decisions or specific penalties for non-compliance.

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