Is Nuclear Right for Delaware? 38th Club Meeting Monday 10/6/2025

As published in the Coastal Point: Parsons Promotes Nuclear Power

Like many families in Sussex County, I’ve watched our electric bills climb while hearing promises that offshore wind and solar would bring relief. But as David Stevenson of the Caesar Rodney Institute recently pointed out, PJM, the regional grid operator, has confirmed that state energy mandates, not PJM mismanagement, are the real drivers of rising costs and reliability risks.

The reality is that renewables underperform just when power is needed most. On July 16, one of the hottest days of the summer, solar across the PJM grid was generating only 10 percent of its capacity and wind just 37 percent. On Aug. 11, when a power plant near Baltimore went offline, wind was supplying only 7 percent. Despite decades of taxpayer-funded subsidies, wind and solar make up about 12 percent of PJM’s capacity and deliver far less in actual generation.

Meanwhile, dependable plants are being retired, including our own Indian River facility in Sussex County. After hundreds of millions in upgrades that made it one of the cleanest coal plants in the nation, it was still forced to close. At the same time, demand is growing from electric vehicles, data centers and a resurgence in U.S. manufacturing. As PJM executive vice president Aftab Khan put it, “We need realistic solutions, not politics, to take on energy challenges.”

Delawareans deserve honest answers. When solar and wind deliver only a fraction of their capacity during peak demand, it’s clear that “clean energy” mandates are not living up to the promises.

It’s time to reverse Delaware’s renewable mandate, leave offshore wind behind and protect our greatest assets — our coastline, our fishing industry and our precious wildlife, from right whales to dolphins to horseshoe crabs. Instead of doubling down on failure, Delaware should look to nuclear power as a true clean energy source that can make our state both prosperous and reliable. And we need leaders who understand this.

Michelle Parsons

Fenwick Island

Join us tonight Monday, October 6th, for our Mighty 38th Southern Delaware Republican Club meeting 6:30pm at the South Coastal Library.

38th District Southern Delaware Republican Club Agenda

I.      Call to order 6:30-6:35pm

II.     Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance

III.     President’s Welcome

IV.    Vice President’s Welcome 6:35-6:45pm

V.     Secretary Approval of the Minutes 6:45-6:47pm

VI.    Treasurer’s Report 6:47pm-6:50pm.

VII.   38^th Club Business 6:50pm -6:55pm

A.  Sept 14^th Charlie Kirk Vigil

B.  9/11 Flag Salute & Prayer

C.  Members participate in the Wings and Wheels event in Georgetown

VIII.   DE Republican Party 38^th RDC Report

A.  2026 Elections - Analysis by First State Update: more registered voters than eligible adults!

                   1.  38th Representative District - Ron Gray  

                   2.     Senate District 20 - Gerald Hocker

                   3.     The U.S. Senator is Chris Coons (D)

                   4.     U.S. House seat Sarah McBride

                   5.     Attorney General of Delaware - Kathleen Jennings

                   6.     Auditor of Accounts – Lydia York

                   7.     State Treasurer – Colleen Davis

                   8.     Recorder of Deeds – Alexandra Reed Baker (R)

                   9.     Register of Wills – Greg Fuller

              10.     Sheriff

              11.     Sussex County Council District 4 – Doug Hudson

              12.     Sussex County Council District 5 – John Reiley

IX.         38^th Vice RDC Report 6:55- 7:00pm

X.            Guest Speaker – Dr. David Legates: Professor Emeritus of Climatology at the University of Delaware and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce at NOAA. He’s a leading voice on climate SCIENCE and public policy, and we’re honored to have him with us tonight. Please welcome Dr. David Legates. Topic: Permanent Absentee.

XI.         Delaware Legislative Report: Let’s Get the First State Right! 7:25-7:30pm

A.  Republican Efforts

                   1.     Property tax reassessments

                   2.     School districts are being more closely examined. Tax rate increase.

                   3.     Criticized the federal representatives to pass the Continuing Resolution to avoid the government shut down.

                   4.     First Veteran’s Affairs Secretary sworn in B. General (Ret.) Karen Berry.

                   5.     Republican proactive bills: bringing more industry to Delaware, bringing more healthcare access to Delaware (CON/DIMER), holding school board superintendents accountable for student proficiencies, laws that lead to more affordable energy (nuclear).

B.  Delaware Democrat Destroyers Counter Measures

                   1.     Pro Windfarm. Lawsuit against DNREC

                   2.     Sussex CC can still file a lawsuit against SB159.

XII.   Representative Reports

A.  Senator Gerald Hocker 7:30-7:45pm

B.  Rep Ron Gray 7:45-8:00pm

C.  CC Doug Hudson n/a 8:00-8:15

XIII.   Members Mic

XIV.  Adjournment 8:15 pm

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Upcoming Meetings

38th Club Meeting, Monday, October 6th, 6:30pm, South Coastal Library, Bethany Beach

Sussex GOP Region Meeting, October 13th, 6:30pm, Millsboro Fire Hall

IRSD Committee Meetings, Monday, October 13th, Millsboro Middle, 4pm-7pm

IRSD School Board Meetings, Monday, October 27th, 6:30pm, Millsboro Middle

38th Club Meeting, Monday, November, 6:30pm, South Coastal Library, Bethany Beach

Delaware Day Celebration, December date TBD

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