"Power Struggle: The Battle for Puerto Rico's Grid"

The Army Corps of Engineers' plan to spend up to $5 billion on repairs and upgrades to Puerto Rico's electric grid is causing controversy. The plan includes building temporary natural gas- and oil-fired power plants, which goes against a 2019 Puerto Rican law calling for a transition to 100 percent carbon-free electricity. Environmental groups and critics argue that the investment should focus on renewable energy sources instead. This announcement also contradicts the Biden administration's efforts to boost Puerto Rico's solar capacity. The Energy Department has received $1 billion to support solar and battery storage projects on the island.