Council adopts electrical‑capacity certification for certain large developments after PSC coordination agreement

Oct 13, 2026

The council approved a substitute to Ordinance 26‑045 requiring certification that sufficient electrical capacity exists for large energy users; the sponsor said the measure was developed with the Public Service Commission and Delmarva Power and is intended to ensure intergovernmental coordination.

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Council adopted Substitute No. 1 to Ordinance 26‑045 on Oct. 13, adding an electrical‑capacity (concurrency) certification requirement to land‑use application paperwork for specified large energy users. The sponsor said the ordinance is the result of intergovernmental work with the Public Service Commission (PSC), Delmarva Power and state planning staff to avoid permitting developments that cannot be supported by available power.

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