The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico on Friday approved and certified the fiscal plans of four covered territorial agencies: the Government Development Bank; Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority; Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority; and Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, with amendments.
The Puerto Rico Energy Commission on Tuesday issued an order establishing a reduction of 21 percent on the provisional rate that the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority effected in August 2016.
The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority has asked creditors for a two-week extension through May 13 to file its rate case before the Puerto Rico Energy Commission, which is a key element in the restructuring support agreement reached with creditors.