Solar-Ready Zones

Program Overview Implementing Sector State Category Regulatory Policy State Delaware Incentive Type Solar Access Law/Guideline Web Site https://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c076/index.html Start Date 01/01/2025 Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Photovoltaics Applicable Sectors Commercial Summary This rule applies to new buildings seeking construction permits on or after January 1, 2025. In 2023, Delaware HB 11 was […]

Delaware – Community Solar Rules

Program Overview Implementing Sector State Category Regulatory Policy State Delaware Incentive Type Community Solar Rules Web Site https://depsc.delaware.gov/community-energy-facilities/ Administrator Delaware Public Services Commission Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies Geothermal Electric, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Photovoltaics, Wind (All), Biomass, Hydroelectric, Landfill Gas, Tidal, Wave, Ocean Thermal, Anaerobic Digestion, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Local […]

SREC Procurement Program

Program Overview Implementing Sector State Category Financial Incentive State Delaware Incentive Type Solar Renewable Energy Credit Program Web Site http://www.srecdelaware.com/ Start Date 04/02/2012 Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies Solar Photovoltaics Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, Agricultural, Multifamily Residential Incentive Amount Market bid price for the first 10 years, $35 for the next 10 […]

Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) Spot Market Program

Program Overview Implementing Sector State Category Financial Incentive State Delaware Incentive Type Solar Renewable Energy Credit Program Web Site http://depsc.delaware.gov/delrps.shtml Start Date 06/01/2008 Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies Solar Photovoltaics Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, Agricultural, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential, Integrators Incentive Amount Varies based on market conditions; as of October 2014 the SRECs […]

Sustainable Electric Utility (SEU)- SREC Purchase Program

Program Overview Implementing Sector State Category Financial Incentive State Delaware Incentive Type Solar Renewable Energy Credit Program Web Site https://srecdelaware.com/ Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies Solar Photovoltaics Applicable Sectors Residential, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential Incentive Amount The results of the 2022 SRECDelaware auction will be announced after the solicitation closes. Sign up for email announcements on […]

Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) – Revolving Loan Fund

Program Overview Implementing Sector State Category Financial Incentive State Delaware Incentive Type Loan Program Web Site https://www.energizedelaware.org/nonresidential/business/low-interest-commercial-loan/ Administrator Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility Funding Source Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Photovoltaics, Wind (All), Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Wind (Small), Other Distributed Generation Technologies Eligible Efficiency Technologies […]

DEMEC Member Utilities – Green Energy Program Incentives

Program Overview Implementing Sector Utility Category Financial Incentive State Delaware Incentive Type Rebate Program Web Site https://www.demecinc.net/municipal-green-energy-grants/ Administrator Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Funding Source DEMEC Green Energy Fund (9 individual utility funds) Start Date 01/26/2015 Utilities Town of Clayton, City of Milford, Newark City of Cities Smyrna Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies Solar […]

Delaware Electric Cooperative – Green Energy Program Incentives

Program Overview </tableSummaryThe Delaware Electric Cooperative (DEC) provides incentives for solar photovoltaic (PV), solar thermal, wind, fuel cells, and geothermal installed by DEC member-owners. Eligibility is limited to systems that are intended to supply on-site energy needs. Incentives are available to both residential and non-residential member-owners based upon average peak demand over a 12 month […]

Delaware Solar Rights Law

Program Overview Implementing Sector State Category Regulatory Policy State Delaware Incentive Type Solar/Wind Access Policy Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies Solar Photovoltaics Applicable Sectors Residential Summary In July 2009 Delaware enacted legislation prohibiting private covenants (i.e., homeowner’s association rules) from restricting the use of roof or ground-mounted solar systems on privately owned residential dwellings. The law was […]

Delaware Electric Cooperative – Green Energy Fund

Program Overview Implementing Sector Utility Category Regulatory Policy State Delaware Incentive Type Public Benefits Fund Web Site https://www.delaware.coop/ Utilities Delaware Electric Cooperative Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Photovoltaics, Wind (All), Geothermal Heat Pumps, Wind (Small), Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels Eligible Efficiency Technologies Lighting, Yes; specific technologies not identified Applicable […]