Delaware electricity customers secured a major legal win Wednesday when the Court of Chancery backed state legislators’ power to guarantee construction of an essential electrical facility required to deliver offshore wind energy to residents across the state.
“Delawareans are paying more for electricity than ever — and the last thing they need is a political fight obstructing the” development of renewable energy infrastructure, according to the court decision.
The ruling eliminates legal barriers that had threatened to delay construction of the substation, which serves as a crucial link in bringing offshore wind power from ocean turbines to Delaware’s electrical grid.
State officials viewed the court’s decision as validation of the General Assembly’s constitutional authority to move forward with energy infrastructure projects deemed critical to Delaware’s renewable energy goals and residents’ long-term electricity costs.
