“Delaware’s Updated Energy Plan: A Strategic Approach to Lowering Greenhouse Emissions” 

Delaware is updating its state energy plan for the next five years, with a renewed focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and expanding the use of renewable technologies. The Governor’s Energy Advisory Council, established in 2004, was revived and expanded in 2022 and began gathering public input in 2023. It approved 82 recommendations in January from its four working groups that focused on categories including energy justice, renewable energy and clean technologies, energy efficiency, grid modernization and workforce development. The new state energy plan maps out strategies to meet Delaware’s energy and emission reduction goals while maintaining a reliable grid and increasing energy justice in disadvantaged communities. Delaware is the lowest-lying state in the U.S., leaving it vulnerable to the effects of climate change. The updated plan will guide the state in addressing these challenges and promoting a more sustainable future.