Challenges in Puerto Rico's Energy Transition and Grid Management

The electric utility that owns Puerto Rico’s power grid is facing significant financial troubles, which is threatening to drive up the power bills for the millions of American citizens who are already dealing with the territory’s shaky energy system. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down Puerto Rico’s short-term and long-term energy problems and how they affect every aspect of life for the territory’s residents. 

Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy. 

Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.

Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. 

Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

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