Delaware Administrative Code Title 26 - Public Utilities
Delaware Administrative Code – Title 26: Public Utilities
Title 26 of the Delaware Administrative Code governs the regulation, oversight, and operations of public utilities within the state. These regulations are issued and enforced by the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC) under the statutory authority of Delaware Code Title 26 (not to be confused with the Administrative Code).
Key Areas Covered in Title 26:
General Provisions
Definitions of terms used in utility regulation.
Scope of Commission authority.
Rules of practice and procedure for utility cases.
Regulation of Utility Services
Licensing and certification of public utilities.
Standards for service quality, billing, metering, and customer service.
Rate schedules and procedures for rate changes.
Filing requirements for tariffs and rate adjustments.
Electric and Gas Utilities
Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS).
Net metering policies.
Integrated Resource Planning (IRP).
Consumer protections and energy efficiency programs.
Water and Wastewater Utilities
Standards for water quality and pressure.
Rules for connection, disconnection, and maintenance.
Financial and technical requirements for water providers.
Telecommunications
Oversight of local exchange carriers.
Competitive local exchange regulations.
Access to emergency services (911).
Complaint and Dispute Resolution
Processes for filing consumer complaints.
Procedures for hearings and appeals.
Enforcement actions and penalties for violations.
Reporting and Auditing Requirements
Annual reports and operational filings.
Auditing practices and financial disclosures.
Example Regulations Under Title 26:
3000 Series – Electric Utility Regulations
4000 Series – Water/Wastewater Regulations
6000 Series – Telecommunications
1000 Series – General Procedural Rules
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