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Workplace Charging
Workplace Charging is Important About 98 percent of electric vehicle charging is done at home or at work. Whether or not a workplace has a charging station can be a determining factor in an employee’s ability to purchase and commute with an electric car. Providing charging for employees provides several benefits toClimate, Coastal and Energy Contacts
Dayna Cobb, Director 100 W. Water Street Dover, DE 19904 302-735-3480 dayna.cobb@delaware.gov
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Participating Contractors
Looking to install a renewable energy system? DNREC’s Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy maintains the list below of contractors that can install different types of renewable energy technologies supported by green energy funding programs. If your contractor is not listed as a current participating contractor, please ask your contractor to submit a ParticipatingRenewable Energy Portfolio Cost Cap Provision
The Renewable Energy Standards Portfolio Act (26 Del.C. § 354(i) and (j)) includes a cost cap provision that allows the state to freeze the renewable Energy Portfolio Standards program if the costs exceed the benefits.Contact Us
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 EfficiencyEnergy Efficiency
The DNREC 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 valueSustainable Planning
A community sustainability plan is a road-map for making a community a socially fair, economically strong, and environmentally healthy place to live, work, and play. Community Sustainability Plan Developed in consultation with community members, a community sustainability plan is a long-term plan to help the communityRenewable Energy Assistance
Grant funds and incentives are available to promote the use of renewable energy in Delaware. The DNREC Green Energy Program includes several different types of green energy funding programs from the state’s major electric utilities.Contact Us
History of Delaware Green Energy Programs
The Delaware Green Energy Program began in 1999 when the General Assembly deregulated Delaware’s electric utilities (26 Del.C. Ch. 10). In 1999, the General Assembly created a Green Energy Fund (29 Del.C. § 8057) and required Delmarva Power to fund it using contributions from Delmarva Power customers. The program, and energy assistance programs, have grown since then. The DelawareRenewable Energy Portfolio Standards
State law mandates that Delaware’s utilities derive 40 percent of their energy from renewable sources such as wind and solar by 2035.Contact Us
Building Energy Codes
Delaware has adopted national and international energy conservation standards to guide statewide rules and regulations for the building sector. Delaware Energy Code Support Hotline Call us at 1-877-494-1333 or email your questions
DNREC’s Division of Climate, Coastal and Delaware Renewable Energy Taskforce
The Delaware Renewable Energy Taskforce was established under the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards Act (26 Del.C. § 351 – § 364) to provide recommendations on establishing renewable energy trading mechanisms and other structures to support the growth of renewable energy in Delaware. [panel type=”success” heading=”Contact Us”Energy Security and Emergency Planning
Energy security planning helps achieve a robust, secure and reliable energy infrastructure that is also resilient. Delaware must be able to restore services rapidly in the event of any disaster. Energy security accounts for responses to disruptions as they occur (extreme weather, infrastructure failure) and for long-term measures that reduce overall risk to and vulnerabilitiesEvaluation, 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&VEnergy 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. 2023 MeetingsJanuary 11, 2023 -- Energy Access and Equity Collaborative Workgroup
January 17, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
January 18, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
April 11, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
April 12, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
April 25, 2023 -- Energy Access and Equity Collaborative Workgroup
June 6, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
July 25, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
July 26, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
August 9, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
October 10, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
October 11, 2023 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
2022 MeetingsJanuary 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
July 12, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
July 13, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
October 11, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council EM&V Workgroup
October 12, 2022 -- Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
Earlier MeetingsThe 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.Contact Us
Landscape-Scale Green Infrastructure
Green infrastructure is a nature-based approach that uses a combination of engineering and nature’s own systems to address environmental challenges like erosion, flooding, and air and water pollution. [buttonSite-Scale Green Infrastructure
Green infrastructure is a nature-based approach that uses a combination of engineering and nature’s own systems to address environmental challenges like erosion, flooding, and air and water pollution. [buttonGreen Infrastructure Basics
Green infrastructure is a nature-based approach that uses a combination of engineering and nature’s own systems to address environmental challenges like erosion, flooding, and air and water pollution.Flood Risk and Avoidance
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) provides resources to state agencies and local government planners to help them identify and find ways to lessen risks from flooding. State agencies are responsible for building and maintaining infrastructure that keeps the state running. Roads, schools, wastewater treatment and parks are planned and paidRenewable Energy
Delaware supports the use of renewable energy by homeowners and businesses through grant funding, incentives, and technical guidance. The state partners with utilities to make these programs possible. Delaware’s state law requires that utilities derive a growing part of their energy supplies from renewable sources. Find programs and funding available through theWeatherization Assistance Program
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) offers a free Weatherization Assistance Program to help establish comfortable, energy-saving homes.Contact Us
Application Assistance 302-504-6111 All Other Questions 302-735-3480
Sustainable Communities
Sustainable communities are vibrant, healthy and prepared to meet the challenges of a changing world. Sustainable communities are able to balance demands for environmental protection, resiliency, and economic growth. Sustainable Quality of Life Planning is central to sustainable, resilient and vibrant communities. Planning can happen at all levels of community organizationConfronting Climate Change: What Can I Do?
You can help protect your family, friends, and communities from climate change by using less energy, making smart travel choices, weather-proofing your home, and choosing sustainable behaviors every day. The bad news is that human actions are the primary cause of climate change. Our everyday activities like driving gas cars and using electricity require energy,Adapting to Climate Change
Climate change affects the people and places we care about. Adaptation is a way to protect ourselves from the threats of climate change, including shifts in temperature, precipitation, and sea level rise. Public Health Climate change is complicating the challenges weTaking Action
Climate change is a huge, complicated issue. In tackling a challenge of this scale, Delaware is taking action across state agencies to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, and to fortify the state against the impacts we already have begun to experience. Climate Change in Delaware Climate action focuses onGreenhouse Gases
Delaware is reducing the greenhouse gases that come from everyday activities like driving gas vehicles and using energy. This is the key to preventing the worst effects of climate change. Our actions today will determine the effects we experience in the near tomorrow. Climate change is caused by the burning of fossil fuels likeUnderstanding Climate Change
In Delaware, scientists, state agencies and local partners are working together to understand how climate change is affecting our state. What do we know about climate change and Delaware? Climate change is already affecting Delaware. Over the coming years, we can anticipate even worse effects–more days of dangerously high heat, heavierClean Fuel and Transportation Initiatives
Alternative fuel vehicles help us get from here to there with cleaner air and lower fueling costs. Electric cars, propane and natural gas vehicles, and bi-fuel vehicles are driven by Delawareans across all three counties. More hit the road in the US every day. Clean transportation is a crucial strategy in lowering our greenhouse gasesDelaware Clean Cities Coalition
The Delaware Clean Cities Coalition helps Delaware residents, businesses, and fleet operators work together to reduce the use of petroleum, develop regional economic opportunities, and improve air quality. The Coalition is housed within the DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy. Contact Information Breanne
Alternative Bi-Fuel Vehicle Rebates
The Alternative Bi-Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program provides incentives to encourage the use and deployment of bi-fuel vehicle technologies in Delaware. Bi-fuel vehicles for this program are defined as those vehicles that have two separate fueling systems that enable them to run on either propane or natural gas and a conventional fuel.Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Rebates
DNREC offers rebates to reduce the cost of electric vehicle charging stations that can be installed at multi-family dwellings, workplaces, outside businesses and in other public places.Contact Us
Clean Vehicle Rebates Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy 302-735-3480
Alternative Fueling Station Locations
The US Department of Energy offers an Alternative Fuels Data Center with information, data, maps and online tools to help drivers, fleet managers, and transportation officials make full use of electric and other alternative fuel vehicles. The map widget below offers information about charging stations, by location. The informationThe Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program
The Clean Vehicle Rebate Program provides incentives for Delawareans and Delaware businesses to buy or lease new battery electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles. The vehicle rebate program encourages the deployment of battery electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles as part of Delaware’s commitment to innovation in the transportation sector, reducing greenhouse gases and improvingPage: 12 of 2 total pages
