When Will Puerto Rico Have Power?

When Will Puerto Rico Have Power?

1/25/2023

link

https://www.theverge.com/c/features/23404252/puerto-rico-hurricane-maria-electric-grid-solar-panels-prepa-luma-fema

summary

This article discusses the challenges faced by Puerto Rico's electric grid in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in 2017. It highlights the ongoing issues with the power infrastructure and how it has affected the lives of the people living on the island. The article explores the efforts made to rebuild and modernize the grid, including the implementation of solar panels and the transition from the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) to the new private company, LUMA. It also examines the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in providing funding and support for the power restoration efforts. Overall, the article provides valuable insight into the complex and lengthy process of restoring and improving Puerto Rico's electric grid.

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