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Q&A: Quakes pose a new threat to Puerto Rico’s grid, but PREPA expects power to be restored to all customers in days

From our Editorial Team
January 10, 2020
At least 45 earthquakes shook Puerto Rico over several days in early January, leaving behind collapsed buildings and a crippled electric grid. As of publication, approximately two-thirds of the island’s 3.2 million customers remain in the dark. The temblors severely damaged Guayanilla Power Plant in the southern region, which generated more than a quarter of […]
New Energy Events & PRMA Announce Joint Venture to Host PR-GRID 2020
January 3, 2020
New Energy Events LLC, host of the annual Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF), and the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association (PRMA), the largest and most influential association representing the interests of Puerto Rico’s private sector, are partnering again to host the 3rd Puerto Rico Grid Revitalization & Investment Forum (PR-GRID 2020), taking place July 14-15 in […]
Six Key Takeaways from the Puerto Rico Grid Revitalization & Investment Forum (PR-GRID II)

From our Editorial Team
February 8, 2019
In late January 2019, 200 stakeholders gathered in San Juan for the 2nd Puerto Rico Grid Revitalization & Investment Forum (PR-GRID). What were the key takeaways? 1. The grid remains vulnerable to storms It took 11 months for the grid to be fully restored, but restored isn’t good enough. It must also be resilient. “Another […]
New Legislation: Green Light for Electric Cooperatives in Puerto Rico
December 18, 2018
In December 2018 a bipartisan bill authorizing the establishment of electric cooperatives was passed by the legislature. The organizers of PR-GRID are pleased to announce a new session which will explore the implications of the law for municipalities and for the broader Puerto Rican grid. The session features the participation of Jaime Cuevas, one of […]
PR-GRID II extended to 2 days in January 2019
September 20, 2018
Reflecting feedback from stakeholders that the Puerto Rico legislature had not yet approved the new regulatory framework, PRMA and New Energy Events recently announced that it would reschedule PR-GRID II to January 28-29. This move will allow for more meaningful discussion, based on the new framework, around opportunities for investment. In addition due to demand […]
Leading PR stakeholders confirm for PR-GRID II
August 24, 2018
The organizers of PR-GRID II are pleased to announce that Edison Avilés-Deliz, the incoming President of the Energy Commission, has confirmed he will participate at the second iteration of PR-GRID. He is joined on stage by other key stakeholders, including Hon. Eduardo Bhatia-Gautier, Minority Leader & Former President of the Senate of PR, and Noel […]
PRMA & New Energy Events announce match-making for PR-GRID II sponsors
August 9, 2018
The organizers of PR-GRID II are pleased to announce that Manchester Trade, a leading Washington D.C.-based consultancy, will provide PR-GRID II sponsors with a range of bespoke consulting and match-making services at the event. Sponsors will be invited to attend exclusive pre- and post-event briefings. In addition, Manchester Trade, a firm with deep connections in […]
Jose Ortiz, incoming CEO of PREPA, confirms for PR-GRID II
August 9, 2018
The organizers of PR-GRID are pleased to announce that Mr. Jose Ortiz, the new CEO of PREPA, has confirmed that he will keynote PR-GRID II. Mr. Ortiz will speak, inter alia, to PREPA’s plans for investment in generation and PREPA’s perspective on microgrids and distributed generation. Mr. Ortiz will be joined at PR-GRID II by […]
Webinar: Puerto Rico – Rebuilding the Grid

From our Editorial Team
April 5, 2018
To set the stage for the 1st Puerto Rico Grid Revitalization & Investment Forum held on May 8-9, we hosted a webinar on Wednesday April 4. Webinar topics included: — The grid: where are we today and what are the big short-term needs? — How successfully are federal agencies mobilizing support for recovery and revitalization? […]