US EditionPuerto Rico governor under fire as federal funds for solar projects are stalled
- Puerto Rico's Governor Jenniffer González faced criticism on Tuesday after federal contracts worth $365 million for solar projects stalled in San Juan.
- The delay followed González’s withdrawal of support for the grant despite earlier backing of over $1 billion in congressional solar appropriations.
- The contracts aimed to deploy battery-powered solar systems in medical facilities and government-subsidized residences as part of ongoing efforts to restore the power grid weakened by Hurricane Maria.
- Frankie Miranda, CEO of the Hispanic Federation, expressed in a phone interview that many individuals urgently require assistance and called the situation deeply surprising.
- The stalled funds and lack of federal communication exacerbate chronic power outages ahead of an above-average hurricane season, raising concerns for the island’s energy reliability.
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Puerto Rico governor under fire as federal funds for solar projects are stalled
Puerto Rico’s governor has come under fire as her pledge to support the investment of millions of federal dollars in solar projects across the U.S. territory appears to fade.
Puerto Rico governor slammed for backing off $365 million in funding for solar power as island recovers from power outages
Puerto Rico’s governor came under fire Tuesday as her pledge to support the investment of millions of federal dollars in solar projects across the U.S. territory appeared to fade. More than a week has passed since the U.S. Department of Energy missed a deadline to finalize contracts worth $365 million that would see battery-operated solar systems installed at health clinics and public housing units in Puerto Rico. Since last month, the departmen…
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