Energy Commission Investigation Regarding the State of Puerto Rico's Electric System after Hurricane Maria
Author:
Radina Valova
Topics:
Energy,
Utility Reform,
States:
National,
Resource Type:
Comments
Adoption Year:
2017
Abstract:
The tragic weather events that destroyed so much of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico’s electricity infrastructure have sent a strong message about the brittle nature of central stationdominated electricity systems. The most important challenge facing the Commission is whether it will honor the grim lessons of recent hurricanes with actions to reduce the consequences of future severe weather events that are certain to follow.
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