Solar and Energy Storage Association of Puerto Rico President PJ Wilson By THE STAR STAFF The Solar and Energy Storage Association of Puerto Rico (SESA) thanked Gov. Jenniffer González Colón and legislators from all parties for approving House Joint Resolution 193 (HJR 193), a measure that the organization says protects consumers while promoting modern, reasonable regulatory practices aligned with Puerto Rico’s public energy policy. By signing HJR 193, SESA said, the governor

As part of the security plan for the San Sebastián Street Festival, the San Juan Municipal Police have installed “Tower Cams” in strategic areas of the city center. The mobile surveillance units feature high-definition cameras, remote operation and solar power, allowing for continuous 24/7 monitoring, even in areas where there is normally no fixed surveillance infrastructure. The technology, the city says, will facilitate a faster response, support investigations and strength

Puerto Rico Energy Bureau Chairman Edison Avilés Deliz By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico Energy Bureau (PREB) has commissioned a legal study to evaluate the feasibility of municipalities assisting in the process of repairing and replacing electric streetlights. The information was confirmed by PREB Chairman Edison Avilés Deliz in a letter sent to the promoters of the initiative, Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives Carlos “Johnny” Méndez Nuñez, along with House

The request this week comes after a series of filings and resolutions dating back to January 2023, when the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau first directed LUMA Energy to finalize its Phase I EV Plan and launch an interim time-of-use) rate for electric vehicle charging. By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico Energy Bureau (PREB) has ordered LUMA Energy to provide additional information on its revised Electric Vehicle Adoption Plan (PR-EVAP) for fiscal years 2026 through 2028, following a

By THE STAR STAFF The island Education Department will begin implementing on Friday the Parent Portal, a digital platform designed to allow mothers, fathers and guardians to directly monitor the academic performance and attendance of students in the public school system. “We have invested, and the department has been investing, in technology for communication, for information gathering, and for data management,” said Education Secretary Eliezer Ramos Parés at a press conferen

The construction of the substation in Salinas is an essential requirement for the integration of the Ciro 1 solar project, which will be able to supply the energy needs of more than 75,000 customers in Puerto Rico. By THE STAR STAFF As part of its efforts to accelerate the integration of renewable energy and add additional generation sources to the electrical system, LUMA Energy announced on Thursday the interconnection process of more than 90 megawatts (MW) from the Ciro 1 s

The North Division champion Camuy Prospect, pictured, will play the Central Division champion Aibonito Titans in the best-of-five Double-A Youth Baseball League finals, which open on Saturday. Both teams are playing in the final series for the first time. By THE STAR STAFF The Camuy Prospect eliminated the defending champion Bayamón Vaqueros and secured a place in the final series of the Double-A Youth Baseball League with a decisive 8-5 victory in the divisional title round