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Gov. Meyer signed amended SB321 that establishes a utility consolidated billing framework for community solar subscriptions, requiring utilities to place both community energy credits and subscription charges on a single utility bill.

Under this bill, the Delaware PSC must convene a stakeholder working group and submit recommendations to the General Assembly by January 31, 2027 on improving customer enrollment. Consolidated billing must be available statewide by October 1, 2027.

Makes consolidated billing the default for new projects

• Community energy facilities receiving a final certificate to operate on or after 9/3/26 must use consolidated billing.
• Projects before 9/2/26 may opt out if they notify the utility by 10/1/28.

Updates low-and moderate-income participation requirements

• Existing projects must continue to demonstrate at least 15% low-income customer participation.
• New projects must ensure at least 15% of total energy output serves low to moderate-income customers using expanded income eligibility thresholds.

Adds consumer protections

• Prohibits residential credit checks and upfront enrollment fees.
• Requires new projects to provide:
  • At least a 10% savings for residential subscribers.
  • At least a 20% savings for qualifying low to moderate-income subscribers.
• Existing projects must continue to provide subscribers with a net discount after all subscription fees.

Utility obligations:

• Apply credits and subscription charges on a single bill.
• Electronically remit collected subscription payments.
• Pay subscription coordinators within 60 business days of billing.