On May 16, 2025, Department of Energy (DOE) issued two emergency orders, pursuant to section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA). The first emergency order directs the PREPA to dispatch generation units necessary to expand baseload generation for the island and maintain grid reliability, closing the gap in generation shortfall. The second order directs PREPA to perform vegetation management activities –that mitigate risk of shortages and fire – to help ensure operational availability of the Specified Transmission Facilities.
DOE's orders are below.