U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources to hold hearing on Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority – Caribbean Business

SAN JUAN – On Thursday, July 23, the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources will hold a full committee oversight hearing titled, “The Transformation of Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority,” that will focus on the future of the island's energy supply and the fate of the public utility.

Chair Raúl M . Grijalva (D-Ariz.) Will lead the hearing to examine the public utility's “rebuilding status, the transition to renewable energy; and its new agreement with LUMA energy, LLC, ”according to a press release.

“ We’re hosting a full Committee hearing on Puerto Rico’s power generation, distribution and transition to more sustainable energy sources, ”reads the YouTube caption. “The island has great renewable energy potential and shouldn't be forced to rely on fossil fuels. Watch live here at 3:30 p.m. Eastern time as we discuss how PREPA, the island's power authority, can best provide reliable, clean, low-cost energy for residents on the island. ”

The invited witness are:

José Ortíz

Executive Director

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority

Edison Avilés

Chair

Puerto Rico Energy Bureau

Ruth Santiago

Member

Queremos Sol Coalition

Ángel Figueroa Jaramillo

President

Electrical Industry and Irrigation Workers Union

Josen Rossi

Puerto Rico Institute for Competitiveness and Sustainable Economy

Fermín Fontanés

Executive Director

Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority