# Delaware Accepts Housing and Energy Projects

On October 9, 2026, Delaware accepted six privately sponsored housing and energy projects into its JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator. The proposed projects represent approximately $165 million in investment, 454 housing units, and nearly 10 MW of community solar capacity. The state program coordinates agency reviews and targets completion of complex permitting within 120 business days; this announcement is a project-pipeline update, not a government contract award or solicitation. Some projects are targeting construction starts in 2027.

- Contractors, construction suppliers, solar developers, and equipment providers may find downstream commercial opportunities as the projects advance toward construction; the announcement does not identify procurements or solicit bids.
- Companies can use the announced project mix and locations—Dover, New Castle, and Frankford—to assess potential housing construction, site work, and community-solar demand.
- The 120-business-day permitting target may help project teams plan review schedules, but it is a program target rather than a stated procurement deadline.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- State of Delaware

### Vendors
- King Energy (Community solar project developer)
- Capano Management (Mixed-use development sponsor)
- Mosaic-Colonial Associates (Mixed-use redevelopment lead)
- Mosaic Development Partners JV (Development partner for an accepted project)
- Harvey Hanna & Associates (Commercial property owner)

### Key Quotes
> The programs represent 10 Megawatts of solar capacity and will generate over 12,000,000 kWh of renewable energy per year for Delaware consumers, helping to mitigate the impact of rapidly growing energy demand and electricity rates.
> — John Witchel, CEO of King Energy

> Reducing permitting timelines allows developers to move projects from planning to construction more efficiently, accelerating investment, job creation, and community revitalization.
> — Leslie Smallwood-Lewis, COO of Mosaic Development Partners JV

> The JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator is about cutting unnecessary red tape, moving projects forward faster and making it easier to invest in Delaware.
> — Matt Meyer, Governor of Delaware

### Sources
- [Governor Meyer Announces New Housing and Energy Projects Accepted into JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator - State of Delaware News](https://news.delaware.gov/2026/10/09/governor-meyer-announces-new-housing-and-energy-projects-accepted-into-jobsfirst-permitting-accelerator/) - DE