Delaware and Bloom in Bed

I have been reading several opinion pieces about the State of Delaware’s attempt to force Bloom deal down our throats. In case you did not know Delaware has changed the definition of renewable energy to included natural gas. As geology minor, in college, I can say with some authority that natural gas is a fossil fuel.

The problem is twofold. First the state a declared that 25% of our electricity has to be from renewable sources in the near future. The second is jobs. Unfortunately, the powers in Delaware decided to alter their own take on renewable.

Bloom makes a new type of electrical generation equipment that is cutting edge TODAY, but is still powered by natural gas. Delaware wants to lure them to manufacture here. That is OK, give them some incentives. The deal that is shaping up is just dumb. Bloom wants a 20+ year contract with Delmarva Power to supply electricity to them under the guise of renewable energy. This will help Delmarva Power meet their 25% renewable requirement and allow Bloom to move and hire people in Delaware. HOW SWEET IT IS! It is just great except Delmarva Power customers have to pay above market rates for this ”Renewable Energy”, for the next 20+ years.

Stop this madness now.
Fred Sponseller