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Why did Bad Bunny climb a utility pole? A deep dive into Puerto Rico's power grid

When Bad Bunny climbed a utility pole during the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, the performance brought attention to the fact that nearly a decade after a devastating hurricane, Puerto Rico's power grid ...
Utility Dive

Puerto Rico passes 100% renewable energy bill as it aims for storm resilience

The Puerto Rico state legislature adopted on Monday a bill that would set a 100% renewable portfolio standard (RPS) by 2050 as part of a broader package of energy reforms. The U.S. territory will join ...
Toronto Star

In pitch-black night, I dive into one of Puerto Rico’s bioluminescent bays, where the seemingly magical waters glow in the dark

Our boat comes to a full stop, drops the anchor and turns off all the lights, one by one, enveloping us in the silent darkness. My eyes take a few minutes to get used to the sudden void. We are about ...
Utility Dive

How a new business model could get the Puerto Rico public utility out of debt

If a person owes $100 to a bank, bankers say, that person has a problem; but if a person owes $100 million to that bank, those bankers say the bank has a problem. The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico ...