Chamber of Commerce urges nuclear in energy procurement
The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce has called on regulators to explicitly include nuclear energy and other next-generation technologies in the island’s procurement process for new generation capacity.
In a letter to the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau and the Public-Private Partnerships Authority, the chamber urged officials to broaden the range of options as Puerto Rico seeks to add 3,000 megawatts of new power.
“Puerto Rico faces a critical moment in its energy transformation. We cannot limit our options when technologies exist that can effectively complement current sources. Our call is for a procurement process that is broad, transparent and open to all alternatives that can bring real solutions to the energy crisis,” said chamber President Margaret Ramírez-Báez.
The organization said expanding eligible sources would encourage a more competitive and reliable evaluation of proposals based on cost, safety, reliability, environmental impact and technical feasibility.
The chamber noted its request aligns with U.S. Department of Energy policies and with Puerto Rico Energy Bureau Resolution IEPR-MI-2025-001. It also pointed to resolutions in the Puerto Rico House and Senate supporting evaluation of nuclear and other emerging technologies.
“The competitiveness and economic development of Puerto Rico depend on exploring all available energy alternatives. The Chamber of Commerce is committed to contributing to this discussion and actively collaborating in the search for solutions that ensure a modern, reliable and sustainable electric system,” Ramírez-Báez said.
