Our Weatherization Assistance Program – Helping Families Reduce Energy Costs

DNREC can help even out the potentially high costs of home heating, and make a home more energy efficient, through the Weatherization Assistance Program.

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Cool Switch Low Impact Refrigerant Program

The Cool Switch Low Impact Refrigerant Program’s goal is to incentivize the use of refrigerants with lower Global Warming Potential impacts. [collapse

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Efficient and Renewable Energy

The Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy supports energy efficiency and conservation programs that help reduce energy use and its impact on the state’s environment and public health. The Division supports the use of renewable energy by homeowners and businesses through grant funding, incentives, and technical guidance. Delaware partners with the state’s utilities to

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E2I: Energy Efficiency Industrial

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) provides grants through the Energy Efficiency Industrial (E2I) program to help large-scale energy users make their operations more energy efficient through innovative upgrades.

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Energy Efficiency Resource Standards Workgroup

The Energy Efficiency Resource Standards (EERS) Workgroup came together in 2009 to assist the planning process and implementation of energy reduction objectives and quantitative targets for Delaware. The workgroup submitted its report to the Secretary of DNREC in June of 2011. Background The workgroup was established in the Energy Conservation and Efficiency

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Energy Efficiency

The Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy supports energy efficiency and conservation programs that help reduce energy use and its impact on the state’s environment and public health. Every investment in energy efficiency helps increase productivity and profits for business, reduces the production of harmful greenhouse gasses, lowers energy costs, and improves the value and

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Building Energy Codes

Delaware has adopted national and international energy conservation standards to guide statewide rules and regulations for the building sector. DNREC’s Division of Climate,

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Energy Efficiency Investment Fund

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) provides grants through the Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EEIF) to help commercial and industrial customers replace aging, inefficient equipment and systems with energy efficient alternatives.

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Evaluation, Measurement and Verification

Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification (EM&V) is the process by which energy professionals make sure energy efficiency programs and projects are saving energy and money as they were designed to. It helps energy professionals assess how programs are working, and decide what energy-saving strategies to pursue in the future. DNREC develops the regulations that guide EM&V

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Energy Efficiency Advisory Council Meetings

Meetings of the Energy Efficiency Advisory Council and its subcommittees are posted on the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar. Collected meeting materials are posted here for council members and the public. 2022 Meetings

January 11, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup

January 12, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council

April 12, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup

April 13, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council

June 29, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup

2021 Meetings

January 12, 2021 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup Meeting

January 13, 2021 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council Low-Income Workgroup Meeting

January 13, 2021 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council Meeting

April 13, 2021 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup Meeting

April 14, 2021 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council Low-Income Workgroup Meeting

July 13, 2021 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup

July 14, 2021 -- Energy Access and Equity Collaborative EEAC Workgroup

July 14, 2021 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council

September 21, 2021 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup

October 12, 2021 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup

October 13, 2021 -- Energy Access and Equity Collaborative EEAC Workgroup

October 13, 2021 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council

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The Delaware Energy Efficiency Advisory Council

The Delaware Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC) helps Delawareans reduce energy loss and cost through energy efficiency programs. The EEAC is a collaborative panel of representatives that develops statewide programs to increase energy efficiency, reduce energy usage, and lower consumer energy costs.

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Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy

The DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy uses an integrated approach of applied science, education, policy development, and incentives to address Delaware’s climate, energy, and coastal challenges. Mission and Goals Our Mission:

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