Steps considered to blunt cost impact of large electricity users like data centers

A proposed "large load tariff" could be a way to stop big users of electricity such as data centers from shifting costs to other ratepayers.

Governor Matt Meyer and Delaware Public Advocate Jameson Tweedie are proposing that the Delaware Public Service Commission establishes a large load tariff for facilities that use more than 25-megawatts of power. Tweedie said this would ensure that data centers pay their fair share, and it could address concerns about reliability.

“DPA and staff support economic growth and business development but new industries should not impose unfair harms on other Delawareans,” Tweedie said. “A large load tariff helps to ensure data centers pay their fair share, including for the huge investments for electrical infrastructure data centers need. Such a tariff can