Delaware task force approves minutes, hears public comment urging swift energy action

The SCR 18 Task Force approved the minutes of its April 6 and April 20 meetings by voice vote without recorded roll‑call tallies. The chair then moved the group into Module 5 presentations.

During public comment, Robert Geist of Delphi Strategies urged the Task Force to move quickly and make concrete recommendations to build Delaware's energy foundation, saying the state currently imports a majority of its power. "We import 60% of our power," Geist said, urging action that includes renewables, transitional fuels, and nuclear as part of a balanced plan. Virtual commenter Anne Kirby of Wilmington thanked presenters and urged careful analysis before Delaware accelerates site purchases or early permitting, calling attention to floodplain and ratepayer impacts.

The Task Force concluded with two administrative items: staff will circulate presenters’ slides and reports and will report back on the significance of using a 500‑year floodplain criterion for candidate sites at the next meeting, scheduled for May 18.

Why it matters: Procedural approvals keep the work on schedule; public commenters signaled both urgency and caution, underscoring the political and community dimensions that the Task Force must weigh alongside technical and regulatory decisions.