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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Puerto Rico's Power Grid and Reconstruction
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources held an oversight hearing on November 17, 2022, to examine the status of post-disaster reconstruction and the development of the electrical power grid in Puerto Rico. The hearing featured testimony from government officials, energy industry representatives, and community advocates regarding recovery efforts.
This hearing serves as a formal record of the progress and challenges in rebuilding Puerto Rico's energy infrastructure following major disasters, which directly impacts the reliability of electricity services for all residents and businesses on the island.
Who It Affects
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Puerto Rico residents
The reliability and development of the power grid directly impact the daily lives and economic stability of all residents.
LUMA Energy
As the operator of the power grid, the company's performance and capital projects were subject to congressional oversight.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on November 17, 2022, by the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- The primary focus was the status of post-disaster reconstruction and power grid development in Puerto Rico.
- Governor Pedro Pierluisi provided testimony on the current state of recovery efforts.
- Representatives from LUMA Energy, the Puerto Rico Builders Association, and the Hispanic Federation provided testimony.
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- The hearing included discussions on the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction, and Resiliency (COR3) operations.
- Multiple documents were submitted for the record, including energy sector summaries and working capital advance reports for PREPA-LUMA.
- The committee reviewed the use of local contractors in recovery projects under the Stafford Act.
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The hearing highlighted a specific push to ensure local contractors are utilized in recovery projects under the Stafford Act.
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