Delaware

Data center activity in Delaware

News ClipSpotlight Delaware·DE

Bills would require, incentivize Delaware data centers to bring their own power

Delaware legislators are considering two bills, HB 233 and HB 445, to regulate data centers' energy consumption due to concerns about rising electricity demand and resident bills. HB 233 proposes prioritizing data centers for power cuts and requiring them to cover full energy costs, while HB 445 mandates data centers generate their own power, partially from renewable sources. The legislation faces opposition from business groups fearing it will deter industry growth, though public advocates support it to protect ratepayers.

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6/8/2026

News ClipDelaware Public Media·DE

Delaware Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Regulate Data Centers

Delaware state lawmakers have introduced new legislation to establish a comprehensive regulatory approach for large electricity users, specifically targeting data centers. The bill was introduced late last month with hopes of passage before the legislative session concludes on June 30th.

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6/5/2026

News ClipDelaware Public Media·New Castle County, DE

New bill updates effort to shield Delawareans from high electric rates tied to data centers

Delaware lawmakers have introduced new legislation to regulate large electricity users, particularly data centers, aiming to protect residents and businesses from rising electric rates. This bill, which requires Public Service Commission approval for large energy agreements, follows public concern and the denial of Project Washington, a massive data center development in New Castle County.

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6/5/2026

News ClipWDEL·Harrington, Kent County, DE

Kent County drafts data center regulations as Harrington leaders gather information

Kent County leaders are drafting regulations for data center development to address community concerns regarding electricity, noise, and zoning. Concurrently, leaders in Harrington are evaluating a potential data center project, with residents expressing concerns about its impact on electricity, water usage, and noise pollution.

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6/4/2026

News ClipDelaware Public Media·Harrington, Kent County, DE

Kent County considers data center regulations

Kent County, Delaware, is drafting new regulations for data centers, including zoning setbacks, noise/light restrictions, and water/electricity requirements. The proposed ordinance aims to address community concerns and allow the county to benefit from tax revenue, with municipalities retaining final approval authority.

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6/4/2026

News ClipBay to Bay News·Dover, Kent County, DE

Proposed Kent County ordinance would regulate data centers$

Kent County is drafting a new ordinance to regulate data centers, which are currently permitted with conditions. This proposed legislation aims to address key concerns arising from the proliferation of data centers.

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6/4/2026

News ClipSpotlight Delaware·Dagsboro, Sussex County, DE

Delaware Supreme Court upholds permit for offshore wind company, dealing a blow to 'local control'

The Delaware Supreme Court upheld a state law that overrode Sussex County's denial of a key permit for an offshore wind farm substation in Dagsboro. This decision represents a blow to 'local control' advocates but was praised by the Attorney General as crucial for addressing the state's electricity needs. The article also notes that data center development could further strain Delaware's energy grid, making projects like the wind farm more critical.

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5/29/2026

News ClipBay to Bay News·DE

Delaware lawmakers introduce data center regulations, as electric costs surge$

Delaware lawmakers have introduced new regulations concerning data centers. This action comes as power prices in the PJM Interconnection have surged by 76% in the first three months of the year, primarily attributed to data center demands.

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5/27/2026

News ClipWDEL·DE

Del. legislation would address utility impact of large-scale electricity users

The Delaware General Assembly is considering House Bill 233 to establish a framework for large electricity users, like data centers, to be held accountable for their utility impact. The bill requires regulated utilities such as Delmarva Power to create a separate rate class with financial securities and long-term contracts to prevent costs from shifting to residential customers. The Public Service Commission will be responsible for developing the rules for these new agreements.

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5/26/2026

News ClipDelaware Business Now·DE

From WHYY: Delaware lawmakers aim to make data centers pay higher rates

Delaware lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at establishing higher electricity rates for large energy users, such as data centers. The goal is to prevent the technology industry from passing infrastructure expansion costs onto residential customers. This new bill would also grant the Delaware Public Service Commission authority over electric grid connections.

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5/25/2026

News ClipWHYY·DE

Delaware lawmakers aim to make data centers pay higher rates

Delaware lawmakers have introduced legislation to mandate higher electricity rates for data centers consuming over 50 megawatts monthly. The bill aims to protect residential ratepayers from bearing the costs of infrastructure expansion driven by data center demand, giving the Public Service Commission oversight. This comes amid concerns about rising electricity bills and the strain on the power grid caused by increasing data center activity.

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5/22/2026

News ClipWDEL·Dover, Kent County, DE

Delaware bill aims to ban behind-the-scenes data center deals

A new bill, Senate Bill 312, has been introduced in the Delaware General Assembly to ban government entities from entering nondisclosure agreements for large-scale data center projects. This legislation aims to increase transparency regarding energy-intensive developments and their potential impact on communities. The bill is currently awaiting further consideration by lawmakers.

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5/12/2026

News ClipDelaware Business Now·DE

Data Center Q&A: How will the facilities really impact power bills?

A panel discussion in Dover, Delaware, explored the infrastructure and energy impacts of data centers on the state's electricity supply, demand, and power bills. Experts discussed potential increases in locational marginal prices and the role of backup generators. Delmarva has proposed that data centers bear the cost of distribution infrastructure.

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5/7/2026

News ClipBay to Bay News·DE

Delaware House passes data center regulation bill along party lines

The Delaware House of Representatives passed House Bill 310, which will prevent large data centers (30 MW+) from being eligible for job creation tax credits due to their low employee count. Other legislative proposals are also advancing in both chambers, aiming to regulate data center electricity rates and require operating certificates, driven by concerns over energy consumption and grid strain.

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5/6/2026

News ClipSpotlight Delaware·New Castle County, DE

Data Center Q&A part 2: How will the facilities really impact power bills?

Proposals for data centers in New Castle County, Delaware, have raised concerns about overwhelming the regional power grid and significantly increasing electricity costs for residents. A recent panel discussion explored the potential impacts on power bills, grid reliability, and environmental emissions from backup generators. Experts discussed Delmarva's proposed tariffs for large load interconnection and the broader policy choices for managing data center energy demands.

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5/6/2026

News ClipDelaware Business Now·DE

Bill would allow Delaware Electric Cooperative to reject data centers

The Delaware State Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 276, which would allow the Delaware Electric Cooperative to reject connection requests from large energy consumers like data centers. This legislation aims to protect existing customers from potential price spikes caused by the high energy demands of data centers. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.

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4/27/2026

News ClipNews From The States·DE

Bill would allow the Delaware Electric Cooperative to reject data centers$

A proposed bill in Delaware aims to empower the Delaware Electric Cooperative to reject data center projects. This legislation could significantly affect future data center development by granting the cooperative the authority to deny proposals.

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4/27/2026

News ClipSpotlight Delaware·New Castle County, DE

Report: Data centers could cause wholesale electricity price spikes in Delaware

A new analysis by Siemens Energy for the State of Delaware indicates that a doubling of energy demand by 2029 due to new data centers could increase wholesale electricity prices by over 80%. This has led to a proposed large-load "tariff" for energy-intensive facilities, while a DNREC ruling restricting data centers near the shoreline is likely to be appealed.

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4/24/2026

News ClipSpotlight Delaware·New Castle County, DE

Data Center Q&A: Should states adopt new regulations?

Delaware is grappling with proposals for at least five data centers in New Castle County, raising concerns about overwhelming the regional power grid and sparking political mobilization. New Castle County has responded by passing an ordinance to define data centers as a specific use, restricting them to industrial zoning and removing by-right development, while adding noise mitigation requirements. The state is actively debating the economic benefits against the environmental and energy costs, drawing comparisons to Virginia's experience.

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4/23/2026

News ClipDelaware Business Now·DE

Bloom Energy announces expansion of Oracle data center agreement

Bloom Energy has announced an expanded partnership with Oracle, where Oracle intends to purchase up to 2.8 gigawatts of Bloom's fuel cell systems for its U.S. data center computing projects. This agreement, which includes an initial 1.2 GW contracted capacity, highlights Bloom's role in providing rapid, on-site power solutions using natural gas to support AI infrastructure.

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Oracle

4/14/2026