Delaware

Information provided by EPA State Climate and Energy Program, Delaware State Planning and Incentive Structure

Summary: Executive Order 82 (February 2006) requires the state to develop strategies for implementing energy saving and conservation techniques for state agencies, including the use of performance contracting and demand-side management. Released in 2003, the Delaware Energy Task Force's Final Report to the governor included a recommendation to implement energy efficiencyin state government and reduce energy consumption 10% by 2010 from 2000 levels.

Links:

• Executive Order 82
• Energy Savings Marketing Plan

Summary: Statute (House Bill 435), signed in August 2004, requires state agencies to purchase ENERGY STAR qualified products if they are available competitively.

Links:

• Title 29, Chapter 69 Delaware Code

No policy in place or proposed

Note: For state efficient fleet initiatives, policies listed must make a specific, mandatory requirement for increasing state fleet efficiency. State alternative-fuel vehicle procurement requirements that give a voluntary option to count efficient vehicles are thus not included.

Links:

• Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Delaware ESPC Legislation

Last Updated 06/02/2009

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