Puerto Rico’s Senate and House of Representatives are finalizing an energy policy bill that amends the existing privatization plan for the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority. One of the remaining issues is whether to require future private utility owners to honor existing PREPA collective bargaining agreements with labor unions. The legislature should protect these agreements. […]
The new draft of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) proposes to crucify Puerto Rico with natural Gas off-shore and land-based ports, negatively impacting the island’s marine ecology and multiple species. The plan proposes the construction of marine terminals and gas-pots in the bay of San Juan, Yabucoa, Mayagüez and possibly […]
Ford Motor Company received an “A” grade for its water security efforts from CDP, the environmental impact nonprofit that drives sustainable economies. This marks the fourth year in a row Ford has earned an A from CDP for its water management efforts, the company said. Ford is one of fewer than 30 companies globally to be […]