Connect Puerto Rico
We track the people, policies, and projects shaping renewable energy development in Puerto Rico.
Written by
Jillian Melero
Connect
Nov 25, 2025
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14 min read
Plus: Uruguay–UPR energy debate, NFE’s financial crisis deepens, and new warnings on costly overbuild
Aug 19, 2025
10 min read
LNG talks on a $20B project are on hold. Residents sue LUMA over blackout damages. Water shortages prompt an emergency. Hurricane Erin brings heavy rain.
Jan 20, 2026
12 min read
Lawmakers question grid capacity as AI demand grows, the financial oversight board remains in legal limbo, and required disclosures from board members remain unpublished.
Dec 23, 2025
Proposed electricity rate hikes, new federal scrutiny of tax incentives, and changes to public records law add to a growing test of accountability and affordability.
Sep 30, 2025
11 min read
Plus: PREPA’s collapsed debt deal, LUMA’s stalled grid recovery, municipalities’ climate lawsuit dismissed, and Puerto Rico’s climate committee left powerless.
Oct 28, 2025
16 min read
A gas supplier seeks a costly deal as the U.S. military expands operations, Bad Bunny amplifies outage anger, and Hurricane Melissa spares Puerto Rico.
Sep 20, 2025
9 min read
The storm left Puerto Rico in the dark. Connect Puerto Rico is building a community to shape the energy solutions people need most.
Jul 22, 2025
PREPA’s gas taps run dry, energy regulators investigate Genera, and Chicago leaders push back on DHS presence at Puerto Rican Museum.
Jun 24, 2025
Federal solar funds are redirected. González promotes an energy plan. A rural co-op builds its own system. LUMA launches new credits for backup generator use.
