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Municipalities to Pay Retroactively for Electricity in Lucrative Facilities

Published Aug 2, 2026, 8:00 AM ASTvia El Nuevo Día

At a glance

  • 78 municipalities affected
  • Retroactive payment for electricity consumption
  • Facilities used for profitable activities since 2016

Why this matters: This decision impacts local municipal budgets and may affect the delivery of public services in Puerto Rico.

The 78 municipalities in Puerto Rico will have to pay retroactively for electricity consumption in facilities owned by the municipality but used for profitable activities, dating back to at least 2016. This decision affects all municipalities, which will be required to settle their past electricity bills for these facilities.

SourceEl Nuevo Día

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