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New Electricity Rate Arrives in Puerto Rico, As Warned by IEEFA
4 updates over 9 days — last updated Oct 1, 2026
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New Electricity Rate Arrives in Puerto Rico, As Warned by IEEFA
via La Perla del Sur
Tom Sanzillo, former director of Financial Analysis at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), stated in 2022 that Puerto Rico faced two paths: one based on more renewable energy and the use of federal funds to reduce costs, and the…
Puerto Rico's New Electricity Rate Would Rank Third-Highest in the U.S., Behind Hawaii and California
via Metro PR
The electricity bill increase that took effect Thursday, October 1, places Puerto Rico among the U.S. jurisdictions with the highest residential electricity prices. Comparing the new local rate of about 33.58 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) with the latest U.S.
September2 updates
ASORE Warns of Potential 30% Increase in Restaurant Costs Due to Electricity Rate Hike
via NotiUno
The Asociación de Restaurantes de Puerto Rico (ASORE) warned today about the potential impact of a possible increase in electricity rates on restaurants, an industry already facing increases in various operational costs.
Gas Tanker Stranded Offshore in San Juan Dispute, Raising Electricity Costs
via Metro PR
The tanker Amur River, carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG), has been stranded for days several miles off Puerto Rico's coast, unable to dock at New Fortress Energy's (NFE) pier due to a dispute with the San Juan Bay Pilots.