Puerto Rico

USDA awards $632,000 as part of Renewable Energy Program in rural Puerto Rico

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday it (USDA) is investing over $630,000 on the Rural Energy for America Program in Puerto Rico.   Source

Eight Reasons to Safeguard Western Puerto Rico’s Ocean and Coast

From fishing and diving to community gatherings, Puerto Rico’s culture and economy rely on a healthy environment and blue economy, says Pew Trusts. Source

In blow to natural gas, Puerto Rico regulators affirm solar-centric grid overhaul

The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority will be required to acquire thousands of megawatts of renewables and storage in the coming years, according to an order from the island’s energy regulators. Source

PREPA transmission and distribution system operator approved, questions remain

On June 22, 2020, the contract for the PREPA transmission and distribution system operator was approved. The question is if this agreement will benefit Puerto Rico’s electricity consumers.  This type of agreement is normally approved by the regulator (in Puerto Rico the Energy Bureau) with broad citizen participation due to the impacts it has on all sectors of […]

Is Puerto Rico’s Grid Ready for Hurricane Season?

From our Editorial Team

June 1st marked the opening of Puerto Rico’s hurricane season, but it’s just one of many challenges confronting the island’s electric grid. The year opened with massive earthquakes that shut down the Costa Sur power plant, and then a pandemic upended the market and consumption patterns. Despite, or perhaps because of, these disruptions, the Puerto […]

PREPA Finalizes Contract with EcoEléctrica, Naturgy

José Ortiz, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) announced Monday the signing of its 12-year contract with EcoEléctrica and natural gas supplier Naturgy, with a reported $1.3 billion in savings for the corporation. Highlights of the new contract: Reduces the fixed payment for the energy produced by EcoEléctrica by ~$100 million […]

Puerto Rico Awards T&D Concession

The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority has reached an agreement for private management of its transmission and distribution system. The Financial Oversight and Management Board (FOMB) and other government entities approved the deal to hire a U.S.-Canadian consortium for operations. Known as LUMA Energy, the consortium is a joint venture between Quanta Services and Canadian […]