Federal funding cancellation threatens solar installations
Puerto Rico is grappling with a potential power crisis following the cancellation of $350 million in federal funding intended for solar installations. Nearly 200 organizations are advocating for the restoration of these funds, which were slated to provide rooftop solar and battery systems to 12,000 low-income families, many with disabilities or medical needs requiring consistent electricity. The impending Atlantic hurricane season amplifies concerns about chronic power outages, reminiscent of the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017.