Delaware Code Title 29. State Government § 8059A. Delaware Energy Fund

(a) The Delaware Energy Fund is established and shall be administered by the Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU).

(b) The Delaware Energy Fund will provide financial assistance for energy costs to residents of the State whose household income is below 350% of the federal poverty level, provided, however, that any resident qualifying for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will be directed to participate in LIHEAP if funding is available.  In that case, administrators of the Delaware Energy Fund shall redirect the application of any individual or family who would qualify for assistance from LIHEAP to the Department of Health and Social Services.

(c) Recipients of assistance from the Delaware Energy Fund must be required to participate in energy savings and efficiency programs offered by the SEU.

(d) A grant of assistance under this section to a qualified applicant may be made only once per application.  A second or subsequent grant may be made to the same applicant where funds are available, but the applicant must submit a second or subsequent application showing continued eligibility.

(e) The SEU shall annually provide a report on the receipt and distribution of moneys in the Delaware Energy Fund to all of the following:

(f) The SEU may promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the operation of the Delaware Energy Fund.

(g) A corporation or other person may contribute to the Delaware Energy Fund or contribute to the SEU directly in furtherance of the purposes of this section.  A contribution from a corporation or other non-governmental source may be restricted under an agreement with the contributor.  In the case of a utility that makes a contribution to the Delaware Energy Fund, the use of those funds will be limited for the benefit of customers of the contributing utility who are eligible for assistance under this section.