Renewable energy leaders to hold 2-day training, education sessions
April 10, 2023
Businesses and communities are seeking renewable energy options, and energy security and longevity that will keep the lights on during and in the aftermath of powerful storms. #NewsismyBusiness
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Renewable energy group applauds approval of Senate Bill 962
February 15, 2023
This is an important step on Puerto Rico's path toward 100% renewable according to Act 17 of 2019.
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Slipstream to lead $1.4M energy resilience plan for Lares’ Castañer sector
December 13, 2022
The award is part of the Renewables Advancing Community Energy Resilience funding program.
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Job Corps, Melpro partner to train staff for renewable energy jobs
November 7, 2022
Melpro will also offer ongoing advice on reviewing and updating the courses offered by Job Corps.
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Solar Energy Summit to focus on shift to renewable sources
October 26, 2022
US Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm is among the event's speakers.
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Clean energy pilot project to deliver reliable electricity to Culebra
April 21, 2022
Priority will be given to the elderly, families with children and those with health and other special needs.
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Gov’t grants 888 renewable energy incentives to small businesses
April 1, 2022
The benefits were offered through the Apoyo Energético program.
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USDA investing $537K in 11 renewable energy projects in Puerto Rico
September 10, 2021
The US Department of Agriculture will invest $537,363 in 11 renewable energy infrastructure projects in Puerto Rico, through one loan and 10 grants, to help rural communities, agricultural producers and businesses lower energy costs. The allocation to Puerto Rico is part of a global $464 million funding round that the agency announced for operations in […]
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PASH, Oriental close on $15M financing for solar energy project at Puma gas stations
August 19, 2021
PASH Global (PASH) and Oriental Bank in Puerto Rico have closed on a $15 million financing for a joint venture between PASH and PUMA Energy that will enable 200 PUMA gas stations in Puerto Rico to produce and consume solar energy. This project is the first of its kind and scale on the island, the […]
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USDA seeks applications for Rural Energy America program
July 30, 2021
The US Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for loan guarantees and grants for renewable energy systems and to make energy efficiency improvements, conduct energy audits and provide development assistance. So far in 2021, the agency has awarded $509,745 to 11 proponents in Puerto Rico, local USDA officials confirmed. Funds are being made available under […]
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Study: Puerto Rico could achieve 75% renewable energy use in 15 yrs.
March 11, 2021
Investing $9.6 billion in distributed solar panels and batteries — funds that are already available from the federal government — could transform Puerto Rico’s electrical system into a resilient grid that provides every home on the island with a clean, reliable source of energy, according to a report. The report by Puerto Rico organization Cambio […]
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USDA Rural Development opens rural energy grant application round
December 9, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened the call for applications for loan guarantees and grants for renewable energy systems and to make energy efficiency improvements, conduct energy audits and provide development assistance. The deadline to apply for the grants is Feb. 1 and Mar. 31, 2021, respectively. The funding is being provided through […]
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Víctor Parés Montessori School outfitted with renewable energy system
January 28, 2020
The Víctor Parés Montessori School in San Juan received a $183,000 solar panel and battery system this year that will allow it to resume classes promptly and be more resilient following a major climate event like Hurricane María, which kept the campus without electricity for months, and recent earthquakes in Puerto Rico. This is possible […]
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USDA assigns $453K to 4 P.R. agri-businesses for renewable energy systems
December 11, 2019
Four businesses in Puerto Rico will receive a combined $452,820 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Energy for America Program to develop renewable energy systems. In total, the USDA will invest $165.4 million to help farmers, ag producers and rural-based businesses lower energy cost. The agency is providing 621 awards to applicants in the […]
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Queremos Sol coalition calls for decentralized, renewables-based energy plan for P.R.
November 21, 2019
A report released by Queremos Sol, a coalition of nonprofits, based on data from the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority concluded that, with new distributed generation technology such as rooftop renewables, and increased energy efficiency, Puerto Rico could save millions of dollars. Instead, the utility has proposed investing over the next 20 years in maintaining […]
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