In a major shift that affects millions of Puerto Ricans, the U.S. Department of Energy announced it will redirect $365 million away from planned solar power projects to instead fix the island’s struggling power grid. This money was originally meant to install solar panels and batteries at health clinics and public housing. The timing of this change has sparked heated debate, as it comes just days before hurricane season begins on June 1st. Reports indicate nine hurricanes are anticipated this season, with four of them expected to be major storms. Power Problems Hit Close to Home Puerto Rico’s power troubles … Continue reading Puerto Rico Redirects $365M Solar Energy Funds to Fix Failing Power Grid Before Hurricanes