08/25/2026
*MEDIA ADVISORY* | GOVERNOR MATT MEYER TO SIGN ENERGY CONSUMER PROTECTION LEGISLATION >>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, August 24, 2026
Media Contact:
Jamie Mangrum
[email protected]
*MEDIA ADVISORY*
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY
GOVERNOR MATT MEYER TO SIGN ENERGY CONSUMER PROTECTION LEGISLATION
WILMINGTON, Del. — On Wednesday, August 26, Gov. Matt Meyer will sign Energy Consumer Protection bills and deliver remarks amid rising utility costs for Delaware families and businesses.
Governor Meyer will sign HB 233, HB 445, HB 310, and SB 326. Together, the bills require data centers and other large energy users to pay for their own infrastructure costs, mandate in-state clean energy generation for large facilities, protect the grid from strain during peak demand, and strengthen rate caps and consumer protections against utility rate hikes.
There will be media availability following the bill signing.
Press Only: PLEASE RSVP
WHAT: Energy Consumer Protection Bill Package
WHO:
• Gov. Matt Meyer
• Sen. Stephanie Hansen
• Rep. Frank Burns
• Rep. Deb Heffernan
• Lucretia Young, AARP Delaware State Director
• Representatives from the Public Service Commission, DNREC, Delaware Public Advocate, and Sierra Club Delaware
WHEN: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: AARP of Delaware, 222 Delaware Ave, Suite 1630, Wilmington, DE 19801
Jamie Mangrum
Communications Director
Office of the Governor
Cell: 302-803-2603
Work: 302-577-5336
[email protected]
governor.delaware.gov