Press Release – September 19, 2017
Delaware Senate Majority Caucus
For immediate release
Contact: Mat Marshall, (302) 577-8897 or (302) 236-7438
Delaware Senate Majority Caucus
For immediate release
Contact: Mat Marshall, (302) 577-8897 or (302) 236-7438
President Pro Tempore David McBride, Sen. Harris McDowell to serve on Offshore Wind Working Group
President Pro Tempore David McBride, D-Hawk’s Nest, announced Tuesday that he and Sen. Harris McDowell, D-Wilmington, will represent the state Senate on the Offshore Wind Working Group established by Gov. John Carney under Executive Order no. 13.
The Working Group is tasked with exploring the environmental and economic development potential that offshore wind development could hold for Delaware.
“Sen. McDowell has been one of Delaware’s foremost voices on renewable energy,” said Sen. McBride. “Among many other accomplishments, he was the driving force behind several landmark energy policies in Delaware, and remains deeply engaged on clean energy, energy efficiency, and advocacy for ratepayers. Sen. McDowell has demonstrated to me time and again that he has a remarkable understanding of sound energy policy , and that he shares my stalwart commitment to our environment. I’m glad that we’ll be able to lend our voices and experience to the Working Group as it explores the merits of offshore wind in Delaware.”
First elected in 1976, McDowell’s tenure in the state Senate has been instrumental to energy policy in Delaware.
He spearheaded the country’s first low-income heating assistance program, helped create the Delaware Energy Office and the Delaware Public Advocate, and led the charge for key energy legislation including the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility, Performance Contracting, and the Renewable Portfolio Standard. Several of his initiatives have been replicated across the country and internationally. Recently, he also helped lead the state’s successful fight to reformulate an unfair cost sharing plan for an electric transmission line from New Jersey’s Artificial Island.
McBride was first elected in 1978 and was elected to the Senate in 1980, where he quickly developed a reputation as a passionate environmentalist.
McBride served for many years as chair of the Senate Natural Resources and Environmental Control Committee and passed landmark environmental policies, including the Clean Air Act Title V Operating Permit Program, Delaware’s incinerator ban, the Chronic Environmental Violator Program, the Brownfield Redevelopment Act, the Increased Penalties for Environmental Violations Act, and the Universal Recycling Act. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Delaware.
“I’m glad that Governor Carney is taking the time to carefully study offshore wind on its merits, and I’m grateful for the chance to lend my voice to that discussion,” said Sen. McDowell. “Renewable energy has already proven to be one of the greatest environmental boons, economic opportunities, and job creation engines available to Delaware. We should be careful to fully vet any proposed development. Offshore wind—like any major addition to our renewable energy portfolio—deserves a serious look. At the same time, it’s critical for consumers that this process follows a careful scientific analysis that takes stock of a full range of technological, economic, and other considerations. I’m looking forward to being part of that conversation, and I’m particularly glad to be joined by Sen. McBride and his perspective as an environmental champion in our state."
The Offshore Wind Working Group is scheduled to hold its first meeting in the coming weeks.
The Working Group is tasked with exploring the environmental and economic development potential that offshore wind development could hold for Delaware.
“Sen. McDowell has been one of Delaware’s foremost voices on renewable energy,” said Sen. McBride. “Among many other accomplishments, he was the driving force behind several landmark energy policies in Delaware, and remains deeply engaged on clean energy, energy efficiency, and advocacy for ratepayers. Sen. McDowell has demonstrated to me time and again that he has a remarkable understanding of sound energy policy , and that he shares my stalwart commitment to our environment. I’m glad that we’ll be able to lend our voices and experience to the Working Group as it explores the merits of offshore wind in Delaware.”
First elected in 1976, McDowell’s tenure in the state Senate has been instrumental to energy policy in Delaware.
He spearheaded the country’s first low-income heating assistance program, helped create the Delaware Energy Office and the Delaware Public Advocate, and led the charge for key energy legislation including the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility, Performance Contracting, and the Renewable Portfolio Standard. Several of his initiatives have been replicated across the country and internationally. Recently, he also helped lead the state’s successful fight to reformulate an unfair cost sharing plan for an electric transmission line from New Jersey’s Artificial Island.
McBride was first elected in 1978 and was elected to the Senate in 1980, where he quickly developed a reputation as a passionate environmentalist.
McBride served for many years as chair of the Senate Natural Resources and Environmental Control Committee and passed landmark environmental policies, including the Clean Air Act Title V Operating Permit Program, Delaware’s incinerator ban, the Chronic Environmental Violator Program, the Brownfield Redevelopment Act, the Increased Penalties for Environmental Violations Act, and the Universal Recycling Act. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Delaware.
“I’m glad that Governor Carney is taking the time to carefully study offshore wind on its merits, and I’m grateful for the chance to lend my voice to that discussion,” said Sen. McDowell. “Renewable energy has already proven to be one of the greatest environmental boons, economic opportunities, and job creation engines available to Delaware. We should be careful to fully vet any proposed development. Offshore wind—like any major addition to our renewable energy portfolio—deserves a serious look. At the same time, it’s critical for consumers that this process follows a careful scientific analysis that takes stock of a full range of technological, economic, and other considerations. I’m looking forward to being part of that conversation, and I’m particularly glad to be joined by Sen. McBride and his perspective as an environmental champion in our state."
The Offshore Wind Working Group is scheduled to hold its first meeting in the coming weeks.
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Scott Goss
Communications Director
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Dylan McDowell
Communications Assistant
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Scott Goss
Communications Director
(302) 744-4180
[email protected]
Dylan McDowell
Communications Assistant
(302) 744-4282
[email protected]