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26 DE Code § 362. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter III-A. Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards|§ 362. Rules and regulations.

§ 362. Rules and regulations. (a) The Commission shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this subchapter as it applies to retail electricity suppliers. The Commission shall make its regulations as consistent as possible with those of other states in the region with similar requirements in order to minimize the compliance burdens imposed by this subchapter and in order to avoid duplication of effort. (b) [Repealed.] 75 Del. Laws, c. 205, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 451, §  20;  83 Del. Laws, c. 3, § 3;
26 DE Code § 363. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter III-A. Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards|§ 363. Special provisions for municipal electric companies and rural electric cooperatives.

§ 363. Special provisions for municipal electric companies and rural electric cooperatives. (a) Any municipal electric company and any rural electric cooperative may elect to exempt itself from the requirements of this subchapter, if it develops and implements a comparable program to the renewable energy portfolio standards for its ratepayers beginning in 2022. (b) In the event that a municipal electric company or rural electric cooperative elects to exempt itself from the requirements of this subchapter, it shall submit a plan at the beginning of 2022 to its local regulatory authority, the Delaware General Assembly, and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control detailing its approach to achieve a level of renewable energy penetration in its service territory, and shall submit an annual compliance report to its local regulatory authority, the Delaware General Assembly, and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control detailing its progress toward yearly targets. (c) The Board of Directors for a rural electric cooperative or local regulatory authority of a municipal electric company shall base renewable energy portfolio standard decisions on the need, value and feasibility of the renewable energy resources pertaining to the economic and environmental well being of their members. The Board of Directors for a rural electric cooperative or local regulatory authority of a municipal electric company shall continue to evaluate all renewable energy resources including but not limited to: wind, biomass, hydroelectric and solar and submit an annual report to the General Assembly and their membership as to their determination. (d) In the event that a municipal electric company or rural electric cooperative elects to exempt itself, it shall either contribute to the Green Energy Fund at levels commensurate with other retail electricity suppliers or create an independent, self-administered fund separate from the Green Energy Fund to be used in support of energy efficiency technologies, renewable energy technologies, or demand side management programs, into which it shall make payments of at least $0.178 for each megawatt-hour it sells, transmits, or distributes in this State. (e)-(i) [Repealed.] (j) In pursuit of their renewable energy goals, a municipal electric company or rural electric cooperative shall receive all appropriate multiple credits for specific energy sources, as established under §§ 356 and 357 of this title and sited in Delaware for the life of contracts for renewable energy credits. 75 Del. Laws, c. 205, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 451, §  21;  83 Del. Laws, c. 3, § 4;
26 DE Code § 401. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter IV. Regulatory Provisions|§ 401. Resident agent.

§ 401. Resident agent. Every public utility shall file with the Commission a designation in writing of the name and post-office address of a person resident within this State upon whom service of any notice, order or process may be made under this chapter. Such designation may, from time to time, be changed by like writing similarly filed. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  11A;  48 Del. Laws, c. 371, §  17;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  164;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 402. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter IV. Regulatory Provisions|§ 402. Previous and current meter readings.

§ 402. Previous and current meter readings. All bills presented by and on behalf of all public utilities providing steam, manufactured gas, natural gas, electric light, heat, power or water based on meter readings shall, before being honored, show the previous and current meter readings. 38 Del. Laws, c. 89;  Code 1935, §  4273;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  168;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 403. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter IV. Regulatory Provisions|§ 403. Expansion of facilities and services of water companies in State.

§ 403. Expansion of facilities and services of water companies in State. (a) No water company doing business in this State shall expand its facilities within this State in order to service new customers or subscribers in this State, nor shall any such company supply water to any new or additional customers or subscribers in this State until the company is furnishing water to its present customers or subscribers in this State in such fashion that water pressure at every house supplied is at least 25 pounds at all times at the service connection. (b) No water company doing business in this State shall expand its facilities in order to service new customers or subscribers unless it shall furnish water to the house or separate location of each new customer or subscriber in this State at the pressure of at least 25 pounds at each such location or house at all times at the service connection while continuing also to supply each old customer or subscriber at the pressure of at least 25 pounds at each house at all times at the service connection. Notwithstanding the above or any law or regulation to the contrary, no such restriction shall apply to a water company expanding its facilities to a new customer or subscriber seeking or providing services on the property having the tax parcel number 07-043.40-055 or any successor parcel thereof; provided, however, that the primary use of such property remains as a wildlife refuge. (c) No water company, which either alone or together with other water company affiliates or subsidiaries under common control or ownership serves more than 5,000 customers in this State, shall, unless it has cured any material failure found pursuant to paragraph (c)(1) or (2) of this section below within 30 days of any such finding, expand its facilities within this State in order to service new customers or subscribers or supply water to any new or additional customers or subscribers in this State for so long as that company:  (1) Is subject to a finding by the appropriate federal or state regulatory authority that it has materially failed to comply with applicable safe drinking water or water quality standards; or (2) Is subject to any order issued by the Commission pursuant to this title finding that the company has materially failed to provide adequate or proper safe water services to existing customers. (d) The appropriate agency shall report any such finding that a water company has failed to materially meet the water pressure standards of subsection (a) or (b) of this section or any order issued pursuant to subsection (c) of this section to the Public Service Commission in accordance with the Commission's authority to grant a water utility a certificate of public convenience and necessity to expand or extend its service territory. 59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 161, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 402, §  8;  76 Del. Laws, c. 381, §  1;
26 DE Code § 404. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter IV. Regulatory Provisions|§ 404. Relocation of residential gas meters and other equipment [For application of this section, see 80 Del. Laws, c. 309, § 2].

§ 404. Relocation of residential gas meters and other equipment [For application of this section, see 80 Del. Laws, c. 309, § 2]. (a) Prior to the relocation of any inside residential gas meter, the public utility shall consult with each owner of the property as to the owner's preference for retaining the gas meter inside or relocating it to an outside location. If the gas meter remains inside, no person shall conceal the meter by plaster, sheathing, or any other materials or means, and the meter must be located in a ventilated area, not less than 3 feet away from any source of ignition and any sources of heat. If the public utility determines that it is feasible for the other residential gas equipment, such as the regulator and valve and accessories thereto, to be located outside, such equipment shall be relocated outside.  (b) If the gas meter is relocated to an outside location, the public utility shall determine a feasible location that is least visibly prominent and considers the preference of each owner of the property. If requested by a property owner, the public utility will provide initial landscaping or other screening to camouflage the gas meter.  (c) In the event that a gas meter remains inside, each owner of the residential property shall grant reasonable access to the public utility to maintain, repair, replace, or inspect the gas meter, consistent with the provisions of the public utility's tariff provisions. If any property owner denies the public utility reasonable access to the gas meter, the property's gas service shall be subject to termination, in which event, upon reconnection of service, the public utility may, in its sole discretion, move the gas meter outside consistent with the provisions of subsection (b) of this section.  (d) Notwithstanding any provision of the Delaware Code or any law, ordinance, rule, or regulation of any county or municipality to the contrary, the public utility may relocate the gas meter outside, with the property owner's approval, where a property is located in a historic district, neighborhood conservation district, or other designated district subject to design standards or guidelines involving review and approval by applicable governmental boards or agencies, or is eligible for listing or is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The public utility shall relocate the other gas equipment for the property, such as the regulator and valve and accessories thereto, outside. If the gas meter and other equipment are moved outside, the public utility shall provide initial landscaping or other screening to camouflage the gas meter and other gas equipment.  (e) As used in this section, the term “feasible” means that which is consistent with gas industry safety standards and in compliance with the public utility's design and engineering requirements. 80 Del. Laws, c. 309, § 1;
26 DE Code § 501. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter V. Hearings and Appeals|§ 501. Investigations, inquiries or hearings by Commission, its members or representatives.

§ 501. Investigations, inquiries or hearings by Commission, its members or representatives. (a) Any investigation, inquiry or hearing which the Commission has power to undertake or hold may be undertaken or held by or before the Commission, or any member or representative of the Commission designated by it. (b) All investigations, inquiries, or hearings before a Commissioner shall be and are deemed to be the investigations, inquiries and hearings of the Commission. (c) Any determination or order of a Commissioner upon any such investigation, inquiry or hearing undertaken or held by him shall not become and be effective until approved and confirmed by at least a quorum of the Commission; and upon such confirmation, such determination or order shall be the determination or order of the Commission. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  1;  48 Del. Laws, c. 371, §  3;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  181;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 502. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter V. Hearings and Appeals|§ 502. Investigation, inquiry or hearing conducted by examiner.

§ 502. Investigation, inquiry or hearing conducted by examiner. In any investigation, inquiry or hearing, the Commission may designate any qualified officer or employee of the Commission as an examiner who may administer oaths, examine witnesses and receive evidence in any locality which the Commission, having regard to the public convenience and the proper discharge of its functions and duties, may designate. The testimony or evidence so taken or received shall have the same force and effect as if taken or received by the Commission, or by any one of the members thereof. Upon completion of such hearing or the taking of such testimony and evidence, the examiner shall submit to the Commission his findings and recommendations thereon, which findings and recommendations shall be considered by the Commission and such action taken with respect thereto by the Commission as it decides to be proper. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  1;  48 Del. Laws, c. 371, §  3;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  182;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 503. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter V. Hearings and Appeals|§ 503. Rules governing conduct of hearings; findings and order.

§ 503. Rules governing conduct of hearings; findings and order. (a) All hearings before the Commission, or its designated representative, shall be public, and shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of practice and procedure prescribed by the Commission. In the conduct of such hearings, the Commission shall not be bound by the technical rules of evidence. A full and complete record shall be kept of all proceedings had before the Commission, or its representative, in any formal hearing, and all testimony shall be either recorded or taken down by a reporter designated by the Commission, and a verbatim transcript prepared and the parties shall be entitled to be heard in person or by attorney, and to introduce evidence. (b) After the conclusion of the hearing, the Commission shall make and file its findings with its opinion, if any, and its order thereon. Its findings shall be in sufficient detail to enable the court on appeal to determine the controverted question presented by the proceeding, and whether proper weight was given to the evidence. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  1;  48 Del. Laws, c. 371, §  3;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  183;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 504. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter V. Hearings and Appeals|§ 504. Compelling attendance of witnesses and production of documents; oaths; subpoenas.

§ 504. Compelling attendance of witnesses and production of documents; oaths; subpoenas. (a) The Commission may compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of tariffs, contracts, papers, books, accounts and all other documents. (b) Any member of the Commission, or any examiner or employee designated by it, may administer oaths to all witnesses who may be called before the Commission, any member thereof, or any examiner, as the case may be. (c) Subpoenas issued by the Commission shall be signed by a member thereof or an examiner designated by it and attested by the secretary, and may be served by any sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable, or any employee of the Commission and return thereof made to the Commission. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  9;  48 Del. Laws, c. 371, §  14;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  184;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 505. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter V. Hearings and Appeals|§ 505. Witness fees and mileage.

§ 505. Witness fees and mileage. The fees and mileage of witnesses required to attend before the Commission shall be computed at the rate allowed to witnesses in the Superior Court, such fees to be paid when the witness is excused from further attendance. The disbursement made in payment of such fees shall be audited and paid in the same manner provided for the payment of expenses of the Commission. No witness subpoenaed at the instance of parties other than the Commission shall be entitled to compensation from the State for attendance or travel unless the Commission certifies that the testimony was material to the matter investigated. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  9;  48 Del. Laws, c. 371, §  14;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  185;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 506. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter V. Hearings and Appeals|§ 506. Refusal to obey subpoena, answer question or produce documents; contempt.

§ 506. Refusal to obey subpoena, answer question or produce documents; contempt. If a person subpoenaed to attend before the Commission, any member or examiner thereof, fails to obey the command of such subpoena without reasonable cause, or if a person in attendance before the Commission, any member or examiner thereof, refuses without lawful cause to be examined or to answer a legal or pertinent question, or to produce a book or paper when ordered to do so by the Commission, any member or examiner thereof, the Commission or any member thereof may apply to the Superior Court in and for the county where such hearing or investigation is being held or any Judge thereof in vacation, who shall have the power of the Court for such purpose, for an order returnable in not less than 2 nor more than 10 days, directing such person to show cause before the Court, or any Judge thereof in vacation, why he should not comply with the subpoena or order of the Commission. Upon the return of such order, the Court or Judge before whom the matter comes on for hearing, shall examine under oath the persons whose testimony may be relevant, and such person shall be given an opportunity to be heard, and if the Court or Judge determines that the person refused without legal excuse to obey the command of such subpoena or to be examined, or to answer a legal or pertinent question, or to produce a book or paper which he was ordered to produce, the Court or Judge may order such person to comply forthwith with the subpoena or order of the Commission, and any failure to obey such order of the Court or Judge may be punished by the Court or Judge as a contempt of the Superior Court. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  9;  48 Del. Laws, c. 371, §  14;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  186;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 507. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter V. Hearings and Appeals|§ 507. Privilege against self-incrimination.

§ 507. Privilege against self-incrimination. No person shall be excused from testifying or producing any book, document or paper in any investigation or inquiry by or upon hearing before the Commission, or any member or examiner thereof, upon the ground that the testimony, evidence, book, document or paper required of such person may tend to incriminate such person or subject such person to penalty, or forfeiture, but no person shall be prosecuted, punished, or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any act, transaction, matter or thing concerning which he shall, under oath, have testified or produced incriminating evidence. No person so testifying shall be exempt from prosecution or punishment for any perjury committed by such person in his testimony. Nothing contained in this section is intended to give, or shall be construed in any manner to give any corporation immunity of any kind. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  10;  48 Del. Laws, c. 371, §  15;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  187;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 508. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter V. Hearings and Appeals|§ 508. Depositions of witnesses.

§ 508. Depositions of witnesses. The Commission, or any party to proceedings before the Commission, may cause the deposition of witnesses residing within or without this State to be taken in the same manner as prescribed by law or by rules of the Superior Court for taking depositions in civil actions. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  11;  48 Del. Laws, c. 371, §  16;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  188;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 509. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter V. Hearings and Appeals|§ 509. Effective date and service of orders.

§ 509. Effective date and service of orders. (a) Every order made by the Commission shall be served upon the person or public utility affected thereby, within 10 days from the time the order is filed, by personally delivering or sending by certified mail a certified copy thereof to the person to be affected thereby, or in case of a public utility to any officer or agent thereof upon whom a summons may be served in accordance with the provisions of the law of this State, or to the person designated by such public utility to accept service as provided in this chapter. In any proceeding in which such person or public utility shall be represented by an attorney, service may be made upon such attorney of record. (b) All orders of the Commission shall become effective within such reasonable time as it prescribes. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  12;  48 Del. Laws, c. 371, §  18;  26 Del. C. 1953, §§  189, 190;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 510. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter V. Hearings and Appeals|§ 510. Appeal from Commission's order.

§ 510. Appeal from Commission's order. (a) Any public utility affected by any final order made by the Commission, or any other original party to or any intervenor in the proceedings before the Commission in which such order was entered and affected thereby, may appeal from such order to the Superior Court within 30 days from the date upon which such order is served. The appeal shall be filed with the Prothonotary of the Court and summons in the appeal shall be served upon the secretary of the Commission either personally or sent by certified mail to the office at Dover, Delaware, and shall be served upon all other parties to the proceeding below, other than the appellant. (b) The appeal shall not be a trial de novo but shall be based upon the record before the Commission. (c) The scope of review before the Court shall be that the Commission's findings shall be upheld if they are supported by sufficient evidence, free of error of law and not arbitrary or capricious. When factual issues are reviewed the Court shall take due account of the presumption of official regularity and the quasi-legislative function and specialized competence of the Commission. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  15;  48 Del. Laws, c. 371, §  19;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  192;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 511. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter V. Hearings and Appeals|§ 511. Stay pending appeal.

§ 511. Stay pending appeal. The filing of an appeal from any order of the Commission shall in no case supersede or stay the order of the Commission, unless the Superior Court so directs, and the appellant may be required by the Court to give bond in such form and of such amount as the Court, allowing the stay, requires. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  16;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  193;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;