Delaware Administrative Code
Title 7 - Natural Resources and Environmental Control
2000 - Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy
2104 - Environmental Standards for Eligible Energy Resources
Section 2104-4.0 - Electricity Generated by a Hydroelectric Facility
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
To be an Eligible Energy Resource under the Act, a hydroelectric facility shall:
4.1 Have a maximum design capacity of 30 megawatts or less from all generating units combined.
4.2 Not diminish water quality and/or adversely impact watersheds.
4.3 Provide an adequate water flow for protection of aquatic life and for safe and effective fish passage.
4.4 Protect state federally-designated threatened and endangered species and their habitat.
4.5 Protect cultural and historic resources.
4.6 Preserve or improve public access and recreation opportunities.
4.7 Meet the certification standards established by the Low Impact Hydropower Institute or their successors.
