Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 270: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 270 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on March 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICES. Primary sponsor: Stephanie Hansen (Democratic), Frank Burns (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This bill makes provision for solar generation of electricity through small portable solar generation devices. The bill defines the term “portable solar generation device" and provides that such devices a) may have a maximum power output per meter of not more than 800 watts; b) are designed to be connected to a building’s electrical system through a standard 120-volt alternating current outlet; c) are intended primarily to offset part of the customer’s electricity consumption; and d) meet the standards of the National Electrical Code, as adopted by the State Fire Marshal. Portable solar generation devices that meet the requirements of the new section are exempt from any interconnection requirements in Title 26 of the Delaware Code, Chapter 10, unless the customer intends to engage in net metering. The portable solar generation devices must be installed and operated in accordance with the latest revision of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) 1547, which is the primary standard governing the interconnection and interoperability of distributed energy resources. The bill provides that an electric distribution company can not require a customer to obtain its approval before installing or using a portable solar generation device. The bill requires an electric distribution company to establish an online registration system, on or before January 15, 2027, through which its customers must register their portable solar generation devices. The bill also provides that a customer’s electric distribution company is not liable for any injury or damage caused by a portable solar generation device. The bill directs the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility to perform a safety study of portable solar generation devices and provide a report with findings and recommendations for future expansion of these systems in Delaware by January 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Hansen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Frank Burns | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Debra Heffernan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Dan Cruce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Larry Lambert | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Eric Morrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Marie Pinkney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Cyndie Romer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Dave Sokola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate