Reported 11 months ago
Luma Energy, the private operator of Puerto Rico’s power grid, has deferred $65 million worth of maintenance and improvement projects due to budget constraints, risking more outages across the island. The deferred projects include maintenance of light posts, fire mitigation, and repairs on underground circuits. The company aims to bring back these projects next year, but critics, including government officials, have expressed outrage at the decision, citing concerns about public safety and the grid's reliability.
Source: YAHOO