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PREB extends deadlines to resolve disputes between PREPA and clean energy project developers.
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (763+ words) By THE STAR STAFFPuerto Rico's accelerated push toward renewable energy advanced this week as the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau (PREB) issued new directives, granted confidential treatment to multiple filings and extended negotiation deadlines amid ongoing disputes between the Puerto Rico…...
New solar system strengthens community kitchen in Ponce.
22+ hour, 53+ min ago (253+ words) By THE STAR STAFFIn a collaborative effort to strengthen community resilience in southern Puerto Rico, the nonprofit organization Empowered by Light has partnered with El Pesebre Inc., Planet Solar and the New Jersey Commission for Puerto Rico (attached to the…...
Puerto Rico receives first shipment of modern power generation units
6+ day, 18+ min ago (276+ words) Josu" Col'n Ortiz, Puerto Rico's energy czar and executive director of the Public-Private Partnerships Authority, has announced the arrival of the first shipment of state-of-the-art power generation units. The new units, capable of operating on both natural gas and diesel,…...
Puerto Rico launches RFQ for new 600 MW Costa Sur power plant
1+ week, 50+ min ago (378+ words) Puerto Rico's Public-Private Partnerships Authority (P3A) has released a request for qualifications (RFQ) for the development of the 600-megawatt (MW) Costa Sur power generation project. The Costa Sur site, located in Guayanilla on the island's southern coast, currently houses natural gas…...
Ford says electric vehicle losses will continue for three more years
3+ week, 3+ hour ago (455+ words) By NEAL E. BOUDETTE A few years ago, Ford Motor jumped out ahead of other established automakers by quickly rolling out three electric vehicles that it hoped would help it sell more cars and increase profits. Instead, the company is paying…...
House speaker orders review to offset cost of solar tax exemption suspension
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (333+ words) PDP senators: Money should come from Gonz'lez Col'n administration's excessive advertising budgetBy THE STAR STAFFSpeaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives Carlos "Johnny" M'ndez Nu'ez has directed the chamber's Treasury Committee to urgently identify recurring funding sources that could…...
Hydroelectric co-op cleared to operate microgrids in central region
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (264+ words) By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico Energy Bureau (PREB) has authorized the island's first electric power cooperative to start operations. In an order issued last week, the PREB allowed the Cooperativa Hidroel'ctrica de la Monta'a (CHM) to begin operating…...
Governor may veto bill that repeals $300 fee for solar systems
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (298+ words) By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer Gonz'lez Col'n signaled Wednesday that she may veto legislation that would eliminate the $300 fee for load studies required before connecting solar energy systems to the grid. The deadline for signing House Joint Resolution 193 midnight…...
EPA prepares to repeal solar energy grants for Puerto Rico communities
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (287+ words) By The Star Staff The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering terminating its $7 billion Solar for All program that was designed to bring renewable and affordable energy to low-income communities nationwide, including Puerto Rico. The information was revealed by CBS…...