26 Del. Admin. Code § 3013-7.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 3013-7.0 - Low-income Customer Verification

7.1 The community energy facility shall require income data verification to determine eligibility for low-income customers. Proof of eligibility required for low-income customers shall include:

7.1.1 Proof of income of the account holder (e.g., pay stub or W2), proof of participation in a low income discount program including Medicaid, SSI, TANF, GA, WIC, LIHEAP, SNAP or food stamps, or proof that the low-income customer lives in a census block where the median household income is at or below 200% of the U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines or 60% of the state median household income published by the United States Census Bureau, whichever is greater, or by living in a low-income master-metered building; or

7.1.2 A written attestation by the low-income customer that their total household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or 60% of the state median household income published by the United States Census Bureau, whichever is greater.

7.1.3 For owners or operators of master-metered buildings, a written attestation that their tenants meet the income eligibility requirements for low-income customers.

7.2 When the community energy facility provides Delmarva with its low-income customer certification under subsection 6.3.4, it must also provide such certification to the Commission. The Commission may audit the community energy facility to ensure compliance with the low-income requirements.

7.3 A community energy facility's failure to satisfy the low-income requirements may result in a penalty, including monetary assessment, or revocation of its final certificate to operate.

7.4 Every 3 years, the community energy facility shall certify to the Commission in writing that it meets the low-income requirements as set forth in subsection 6.3.4 and Section 7.0 of this regulation.

26 Del. Admin. Code § 3013-7.0

27 DE Reg. 987 (6/1/2024) (Final)