To effectively compete in global markets, Puerto Rico should significantly reduce energy costs and “work in unity of purpose with one voice” to ensure special tax treatment to stateside companies established on the island, said Puerto Rico Manufacturing Association President Carlos Rivera-Vélez during a recent trip to Washington, D.C.
Puerto Rican food distributor Ballester Hermanos is looking to slash electricity costs with solar electric system through a partnership with Yarotek, a Miami-based solar developer and independent power producer, and solar and energy solutions provider REC Solar, on an 874 kilowatt rooftop solar system.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Tuesday that rural agricultural producers and small business owners across the mainland and Puerto Rico can now apply for resources to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements.
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