What is the Puerto Rico solar access program?

The Solar Access Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund. For far too long, Puerto Ricans have lived with an unreliable and expensive electric system.

How much money does Puerto Rico have to pay for solar?

Up to $190 million is available to Puerto Rico’s Housing Administration and a private company to pay for solar and battery installations in public housing common areas and subsidized, multifamily housing properties. Another $175 million is available for certain healthcare and dialysis centers.

How can Puerto Rico meet its energy goals?

The federal study is expected to be completed by the end of this year. Four different scenarios have been modeled to meet Puerto Rico's targets — all include more rooftop solar combined with battery storage. First is a focus on installing distributed energy on buildings where owners could then get the financial benefits of generating electricity.

What is the Puerto Rico energy Resilience Fund?

This program, funded through the Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund, will provide solar panels and battery storage systems to low-income households in Puerto Rico with zero upfront costs, as well as education and support on how to use and maintain the systems.

Can solar panels help a low-income Puerto Rican household?

Funding will Support Solar Panels for up to 40,000 Low-Income Households and Create Local, Good-Paying Jobs; Part of a $1 Billion Effort to Increase Resilience for Puerto Rican Households

What's going on with Puerto Rico's energy plan?

The plan is to transition away from imported fossil fuels — petroleum, natural gas and coal — to cleaner sources such as solar and wind. Another goal is to make electricity more affordable. The island's power rates are about twice as high as average rates across the U.S. The federal study is expected to be completed by the end of this year.