Infrastructure
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Energy secretary expresses doubts about Puerto Rico’s renewable energy future under new leadership
After Hurricane Fiona, in September 2022, President Biden tasked Granholm to expedite the modernization of the island’s electric grid, deteriorated for decades by the lack of investment in its infrastructure, maintenance, and the scourge of Hurricane Maria, in 2017.
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Puerto Rico Gov. González appoints energy chief to tackle blackout, power grid crisis
Last year, the average duration of power interruptions per client in Puerto Rico increased by nearly 20% to 1,432 minutes a year, far above the established benchmark of 102 minutes.
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Nearly all of Puerto Rico is without power on New Year’s Eve
Nearly 90% of 1.47 million clients across Puerto Rico were left in the dark, according to Luma Energy, a private company that oversees electricity transmission and distribution.
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Biden sets 10-year deadline for cities to replace lead pipes and make drinking water safer
A decade after the Flint water crisis raised alarms about the continuing dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes.
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Aumentos de luz y agua afectan a una de las plantas de hielo más antiguas de Puerto Rico
Desde el 1ro de julio se implementaron aumentos en los servicios de electricidad y agua en Puerto Rico, afectando a residentes y comerciantes por igual.
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Opinion: We must help communities that have been left behind, no matter who wins in November
In this op-ed, Justin Maxson and Sarah Jaynes advocate for prioritizing federal investments to uplift all communities and ensure widespread economic benefits.
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Puerto Rico will receive $325 million in federal funding to enhance solar projects amid ongoing power outages
The announcement comes amid widespread anger over outages that repeatedly leave Puerto Ricans in the dark.
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How has Biden helped Puerto Rico rebuild? VP Harris highlights investments during visit
This visit marked Vice President Harris’ first trip to Puerto Rico since taking office. Her previous visit to the island was in 2017, where she witnessed firsthand the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
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First Lady Jill Biden visits Puerto Rico to show support for military families
The First Lady took advantage of the moment to reiterate Puerto Rico’s importance for her husband’s administration.
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Puerto Rico’s infrastructure faces serious threat due to climate crisis
Some of these structures are already suffering from the impact of climate change, as is the case at the Luis Muñoz Marín Airport.
