Tag: Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Harnesses The Power Of The Sun For A Renewable Energy Future
Mameyes is a small community of about 1,000 people high in Puerto Rico’s central mountains. But in its own [...]
State Legislation in the US Friendly to Solar and Wind Energy
Eight states in the US passed legislation in an attempt to either make the permitting process easier for solar [...]
What Will a Jones Act Waiver Mean for Puerto Rico’s 100% Renewable Energy Goal?
The Jones Act is an almost century-old law that requires that only U.S.-flagged vessels move goods — like natural [...]
Puerto Rico Governor Signs Historic 100% Clean Energy Bill Into Law
Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló made history with his vision and enactment of the Puerto Rico Energy Public Policy [...]
Puerto Rico Legislature Approves 100 Percent Renewable Energy Target
In addition to increasing the island’s renewable energy portfolio standard to 100 percent by 2050, with incremental milestones set [...]
Puerto Rico Energy Bill: A Step Toward Renewables Or Another Scandal Waiting To Happen?
Last week, leading Puerto Rico senators introduced a major energy policy reform bill for the island, and a hearing [...]
The Regulatory Body Steering Puerto Rico’s Energy Future Is in the Midst of a Makeover
Will the commission remain a “powerful, strong, and independent energy regulator” amidst the changes? One month after José Román [...]
Department of Energy Issues Recommendations for Post-Maria Puerto Rico
The federal government suggests more clean energy is a good option. On Wednesday the Department of Energy (DOE) released a [...]
Solar-plus-Storage Makes Tangible Difference in Puerto Rico Recovery Efforts
With a reported 150,000 homes and businesses in Puerto Rico still waiting for electricity since it was lost six month ago [...]
Multi-Billion Dollar Plan to Re-Power Puerto Rico Includes DERs, Renewables
If Hurricane Sandy, during which millions of New Yorkers lost power and damage to the electric grid was substantial, [...]