PREPA’s situation ‘complex,’ result of ‘perfect storm’
April 10, 2019
The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s transformation will require a strong energy policy as well as an implementation strategy that considers the island’s “complex situation.” Such was the opinion of Tomás J. Torres, executive director of the Puerto Rico Institute for a Competitive and Sustainable Economy, in testimony presented before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee […]
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Public power versus privatized power: The debate in P.R. before and after María
January 24, 2019
By Eliván Martínez Mercado | Center for Investigative Journalism From the inside of a cargo container like the ones used to transport food overseas, the town of Sterling, Massachusetts implements the energy system of the future. The general manager of this power services company, Sean Hamilton, walks with his head protected by a white constructor’s […]
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Rosselló taps former PRASA chief Ortiz to head Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority
July 19, 2018
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced the appointment of José Ortiz as the new executive director of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority.
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IEEFA Report: P.R. can get 40% of its electricity from renewables by 2028
March 2, 2018
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis published a report describing how Puerto Rico can get 40 percent of its electricity from renewable resources by 2028.
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High energy costs spark online grassroots movement, possible bill boycott
September 23, 2011
A movement that has been brewing on Facebook for the past two weeks driven by Todo PR contra el Abuso de la AEE (All of Puerto Rico against PREPA’s abuse), could result in thousands of consumers disputing their energy bills in coming months, as a way of pressuring the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority into lowering energy costs.
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