Delaware

Energy markets

Why states are threatening to leave PJM — and why they probably won’t

The grid operator’s high power prices and long interconnection queue have Democratic and Republican governors eyeing an exit, but analysts warn it could backfire.

By Kathryn Krawczyk .

26 September 2025

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) threatened to leave PJM this week at a conference of states in the grid region. (Commonwealth Media Services)

Offshore wind

Tax credit cuts in Trump’s megabill imperil two fully approved wind farms

The “Big, Beautiful Bill” includes rollbacks of clean energy incentives that at least two offshore wind projects rely on to pencil out financially, analysts say.

By Clare Fieseler . 8 July 2025
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How a Maryland county tried to sway a Delaware vote on offshore wind

The government of Worcester County, Maryland, spent thousands on a PR campaign to encourage voters in neighboring Delaware to join its opposition to a proposed offshore wind project.

By Nick Stonesifer and Karl Baker / Spotlight Delaware . 14 January 2025
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Delaware eyes its first offshore wind target, but trouble looms

The state illustrates the challenges facing the Biden administration as it pushes for a build-out of offshore wind on the East Coast.

By Heather Richards . 23 August 2023
ENN

Study: Offshore wind farms won’t keep most people from enjoying the beach

University of Delaware researchers find most beachgoers are indifferent to wind farms built at least 5 miles from shore.

By Lisa Prevost . 22 July 2020
ENN

Transportation and Climate Initiative moves ahead amid pandemic uncertainty

It’s unclear if falling gas prices will make the agreement an easier political sell since unemployment is also surging.

By Lisa Prevost . 9 April 2020
ENN

How much credit does RGGI deserve for the Northeast’s progress on emissions?

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative supporters acknowledge other factors but say the program is an important piece.

By Sarah Shemkus . 25 October 2019