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Puerto Rico Receives $365M for Solar Power and Battery Projects
Plus: LUMA's smart meter rollout, New Fortress Energy under scrutiny, Castañer's resilience plan, and a new energy education partnership
Jillian Melero
December 24, 2024
Solar and battery installations are underway in Puerto Rico, supported by $365 million in federal funding. The initiative focuses on multifamily housing and healthcare facilities.
(Generated by Jillian Melero with DallE ∙ December 23, 2024 at 2:07 p.m.)
Puerto Rico continues to rebuild and modernize its energy system, relying upon a mix of federal funding, local initiatives, and infrastructure upgrades to achieve its renewable energy goals.
We’re looking at federal investments in solar energy, community-led resilience plans, and partnerships for new educational programs. There’s a lot happening that will affect how Puerto Ricans access and use renewable energy.
🔋 The U.S. Department of Energy committed $365 million to expand access to solar power and battery systems, with a focus on public housing and healthcare centers.
⚡ LUMA Energy plans to install 1.5 million smart meters to modernize energy management and grid performance in Puerto Rico.
⚖️ New Fortress Energy is facing legal challenges and scrutiny over its natural gas projects in Puerto Rico, with concerns about how its expansion plans align with the island’s renewable energy goals.
🌄 In Castañer, residents are collaborating on a Community Energy Resilience Plan as a model for local energy independence.
👩🏼🏫 A new partnership is working to enhance energy education, preparing Puerto Ricans for a growing energy sector.