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Washington Promised Puerto Rico $14 Billion To Fix Its Grid. Most of the Money Is Still Stuck.

A new GAO report attributes the delays to onerous regulations and poor coordination among government agencies.

Reason · Jul 9

‘We are limited by the US in every aspect’: the young people behind Puerto Rico’s independence movement

The Guardian - US · Apr 30

Holiday Blackouts Sweep Puerto Rico: Could Solar Modular Energy Be An Answer?

Thought leaders have long debated how to best aid Puerto Rico in its transition toward resource efficiency, stability and accessibility. Many, however, believe that this transformation must start with Boricuas themselves.

Latin Times · Jan 6

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Puerto Rico sues Luma in first push to cancel contract with private power company

Puerto Rico’s government has sued Luma Energy to cancel its multimillion-dollar contract

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025

Puerto Rico slammed by island-wide blackout just days before Easter weekend

The massive outage hit the entire island as the largely Catholic island prepared to celebrate Easter

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

Power Restored To 98% In Puerto Rico After Massive New Year's Eve Blackout

Luma Energy warned that some customers might experience temporary outages in the next few days, adding that fully restoring power across the island could take up to two days.

Latin Times · Jan 2, 2025

Puerto Rico Restores Power After New Year's Eve Blackout

Power restored to 98% of Puerto Rico after New Year's Eve blackout; residents urged to conserve energy.

Power is restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico after a major blackout

Electric power has been restored to nearly all affected customers across Puerto Rico after a sweeping blackout plunged the U.S. territory into darkness on New Year’s Eve

The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025

Puerto Rico Power Grid Restored After New Year's Blackout

Learn about the recent power outage in Puerto Rico, causes, restoration efforts, and ongoing challenges with the power grid.

Half of Puerto Rico without power after sweeping New Year’s Eve blackout

Nearly entire island without electricity as Luma Energy estimates it will take at least 24 hours to restore power

The Guardian - US · Dec 31, 2024

Massive Blackout Hits Puerto Rico, 1.4 Million Customers Affected

Puerto Rico faces a significant blackout affecting 1.4 million customers. Efforts are underway to restore power and bring normalcy back.

Federal Board To Accelerate Puerto Rico Power Grid Projects

Federal control board intervenes to expedite Puerto Rico's power grid projects amidst ongoing outages and funding challenges. Collaboration is key for sust...

Puerto Rico Demands Immediate Action To Stabilize Electric Grid

Private power companies in Puerto Rico face scrutiny over stabilizing the electric grid amid chronic outages and calls for contract cancellation.

Puerto Rico Demands Answers Amid Persistent Power Outages

Government officials in Puerto Rico seek accountability from private electric companies for ongoing power outages, following the privatization of the Elect...

Persistent power outages in Puerto Rico spark outrage as officials demand answers

A growing number of government officials in Puerto Rico are demanding answers from two private electric companies as the U.S. territory struggles with persistent power outages

Thousands Without Power In Puerto Rico After Tropical Storm

Thousands in Puerto Rico still without power post-Tropical Storm Ernesto. Luma Energy faces criticism for outages. Urgent need for reliable energy sources ...

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024

Tens of thousands remain without power in Puerto Rico, a week after tropical storm swiped the island

Tens of thousands of customers are still without power across Puerto Rico, a week after Ernesto swiped the U.S. territory as a tropical storm

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2024

Puerto Rico power company suspends $65M worth of maintenance projects, sparking outcry amid outages

The private operator of Puerto Rico’s power grid has confirmed the deferral of $65 million worth of maintenance and improvement projects in the U.S. territory

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The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024

Puerto Rico restores power after a massive blackout as lawmakers call for a state of emergency

A power company in Puerto Rico has restored electricity to most areas affected by a massive outage that hit the U.S. territory this week

Latin Times · Jun 13, 2024

Hundreds of thousands without power in Puerto Rico amid outrage at power company

More than 340,000 customers didn't have energy in the island on Wednesday night

Puerto Rico Hit By Widespread Power Outage

Power outage in Puerto Rico affecting over 340,000 customers due to transmission line issues at power plants.

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022

How a solar microgrid became a town’s lifeline in blackout-prone Puerto Rico

When the power goes out in Castañer – which can happen three or four times a week – properties connected to the microgrid become a lifeline for the town of 6,000, explains Jim Wyss

Reuters · Oct 6, 2022

About 82,000 still without power in Puerto Rico two weeks after Fiona

Around 82,000 homes and businesses were still without power in Puerto Rico on Thursday, over two weeks after Hurricane Fiona caused an island-wide outage for its 3.3 million people.

Reuters · Oct 5, 2022

About 101,000 still without power in Puerto Rico two weeks after Hurricane Fiona

An estimated 101,000 homes and businesses were still without power in Puerto Rico on Wednesday, more than two weeks after Hurricane Fiona caused an island-wide outage for its 3.3 million people.

Reuters · Oct 3, 2022

About 120,000 still without power in Puerto Rico days after Fiona

An estimated 120,000 homes and businesses were still without power in Puerto Rico on Monday, two weeks after Hurricane Fiona caused an island-wide outage for its 3.3 million people.

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