News & Resources

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U.S. Department of Energy and Government of Puerto Rico officials at the San Juan Power Plan, June 2026.

News Releases

DOE’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing Closes Load to Strengthen Puerto Rico’s Grid, Delivering Hundreds of Millions in Electricity Cost Savings

August 5, 2026

The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) today announced it has closed a $489.4 million loan to Amanecer Puerto Rico LLC, a subsidiary of Pattern Energy, to lower electricity costs and strengthen Puerto Rico’s electric grid. Thanks to President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts Act, the investment is expected to save Puerto Rican families and businesses approximately $312.5 million in electricity costs over the next 25 years while improving grid reliability, strengthening energy security, supporting American manufacturing, and reducing dependence on foreign-controlled supply chains.

Full Office of Energy Dominance Financing Announcement

Energy Secretary Continues Progress to Strengthen Energy Reliability

May 11, 2026

DOE renewed two emergency orders to further strengthen Puerto Rico’s electric grid as the island prepares for peak summer energy demand and the upcoming hurricane season. Building on previous actions in 2025 and early 2026, the renewed emergency orders authorize the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) to dispatch generation units while continuing vegetation management. By allowing generators to exceed normal permitting limits, the emergency orders are addressing the ongoing energy emergency and preventing costly, island-wide blackouts. The orders also address vegetation management issues near high-voltage lines. The renewed orders are in effect through August 9, 2026.

Full news release