DE SR 21
passed one chamberREQUESTING THE DELAWARE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY UTILITY TO ENGAGE IN A STUDY AND ISSUE A REPORT ASSESSING THE SAFETY AND UTILITY OF PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICES.
Delaware · 2025-2026 Regular Session (153rd General Assembly) · upper
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Did DE SR 21 pass?
Not yet. DE SR 21 has passed one chamber and awaits action in the other. Latest recorded action (2026-06-24): Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
What is DE SR 21 about?
In this Simple Senate Resolution, the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility (DESEU) is requested to engage in a study and analysis of the safety and utility of portable solar generation devices more commonly known as “Balcony Solar” and “Plug-in Solar”. In conducting the study, the DESEU is requested to collaborate with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the public electric utilities in Delaware. The Resolution requests that the DESEU issue a report on the study to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Director and Librarian of the Division of Legislative Services on or before January 26, 2027.
Who sponsors DE SR 21?
Bryan Townsend, David P. Sokola, Marie Pinkney and 4 others are the primary sponsors of DE SR 21, joined by 6 cosponsors.
Description
In this Simple Senate Resolution, the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility (DESEU) is requested to engage in a study and analysis of the safety and utility of portable solar generation devices more commonly known as “Balcony Solar” and “Plug-in Solar”. In conducting the study, the DESEU is requested to collaborate with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the public electric utilities in Delaware. The Resolution requests that the DESEU issue a report on the study to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Director and Librarian of the Division of Legislative Services on or before January 26, 2027.
- Introduced
- 2026-06-04
- Latest action
- 2026-06-24 — Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Bill type
- resolution
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Bryan Townsendprimary
- David P. Sokolaprimary
- Marie Pinkneyprimary
- Russell Huxtableprimary
- Claire Snyder-Hallprimary
- Sarah McBrideprimary
- Stephanie L. Hansenprimary
- Daniel Crucecosponsor
- Kyra L. Hoffnercosponsor
- Russell Huxtablecosponsor
- Marie Pinkneycosponsor
- David P. Sokolacosponsor
- Bryan Townsendcosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-06-24
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
passage
2026-06-24
Lifted From Table in Senate
2026-06-04
Introduced and Laid on Table in Senate
introduction
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Votes
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2026-06-24 · pass · 21-0
Member-level votes (21)
- Darius J. Brown: yes
- Eric Buckson: yes
- Daniel Cruce: yes
- Stephanie L. Hansen: yes
- Gerald W. Hocker: yes
- Kyra L. Hoffner: yes
- Russell Huxtable: yes
- Dave G. Lawson: yes
- S. Elizabeth Lockman: yes
- Spiros Mantzavinos: yes
- Trey Paradee: yes
- Brian Pettyjohn: yes
- Marie Pinkney: yes
- Nicole Poore: yes
- Bryant L. Richardson: yes
- Ray Seigfried: yes
- David P. Sokola: yes
- Laura V. Sturgeon: yes
- Bryan Townsend: yes
- John "Jack" Walsh: yes
- David L. Wilson: yes
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