Delaware
Geographic Eligibility
“Eligible Energy Resources” include energy resources located within or imported into the PJM region.
Reporting Year
June 1 – May 31
Banking
On or after June 1, 2006 credits can be created and accumulated. An unused renewable energy credit shall exist for three years from the date created.
Solar Requirement
Yes, included in main target.
Renewable Energy Sources
Eligible Energy Resources
Electricity derived from solar, wind, ocean, geothermal, fuel cell powered by renewable fuels, combustion of gas from the anaerobic digestion of organic material, small hydroelectric facility (30 megawatts or less), sustainable biomass, excluding waste to energy, landfill methane gas.
“New Renewable Generation Resources” are those in commercial operation after 12/31/1997. No more than 1 percent of each year’s sales may come from resources that aren’t new.
| RPS Percentages |
| Compliance Year |
Solar PV |
Renewable |
| 2009-2010 |
0.014% |
4.0% |
| 2010-2011 |
0.018% |
5.0% |
| 2011-2012 |
0.20% |
7.0% |
| 2012-2013 |
0.40% |
8.5% |
| 2013-2014 |
0.60% |
10.0% |
| 2014-2015 |
0.80% |
11.5% |
| 2015-2016 |
1.00% |
13.0% |
| 2016-2017 |
1.25% |
14.5% |
| 2017-2018 |
1.50% |
16.0% |
| 2018-2019 |
1.75% |
17.5% |
| 2019-2020 |
2.00% |
19.0% |
| 2020-2021 |
2.25% |
20.0% |
| 2021-2022 |
2.50% |
21.0% |
| 2022-2023 |
2.75% |
22.0% |
| 2023-2024 |
3.00% |
23.0% |
| 2024-2025 |
3.25% |
24.0% |
| 2025-2026 |
3.50% |
25.0% |
| 2026-2027 |
3.75% |
25.5% |
| 2027-2028 |
4.00% |
26.0% |
| 2028-2029 |
4.25% |
26.5% |
| 2029-2030 |
4.50% |
27.0% |
| 2030-2031 |
5.00% |
28.0% |
| 2031-2032 |
5.80% |
30.0% |
| 2032-2033 |
6.60% |
32.0% |
| 2033-2034 |
7.40% |
34.0% |
| 2034-2035 |
8.40% |
37.0% |
| 2035-2036 |
10.00% |
40.0% |
Alternative Compliance Payments
| $25 for non-solar |
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| $150 for solar |
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Contacts
Pam Knotts
Delaware Public Service Commission
861 Silver Lake Blvd.
Cannon Bldg., Suite 100
Dover, DE 19904
Phone: (302) 736-7500
Fax: (302) 739-4849
Samuel Kayne
Delaware Public Service Commission
861 Silver Lake Blvd.
Cannon Bldg., Suite 100
Dover, DE 19904
Phone: (302) 736-7500
Fax: (302) 739-4849
Useful Links
Delaware RPS