A Delaware Superior Court judge has put a pause on the legal battle over Sussex County Council’s decision to block a key electrical substation tied to the US Wind offshore project, citing new state laws that could ultimately override the county’s vote.

The Delaware State Senate has passed a new bill that would reverse a Sussex County decision and pave the way for US Wind to construct a substation near 3Rs Beach as part of their offshore wind project.

Delaware lawmakers have introduced additional legislation they hope will provide relief to Delawareans facing soaring utility costs.