New company, same woes: Puerto Rico suffers power outages
3 years, 6 months ago

New company, same woes: Puerto Rico suffers power outages

Associated Press  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A private company that took over power transmission and distribution in Puerto Rico this month has struggled with widespread outages and growing anger as it scrambled to control a fire that left hundreds of thousands of clients in the dark. “This has turned into chaos,” said Javier Jiménez, mayor of the western town of San Sebastián, which had established its own brigade of workers to make repairs after Hurricane Maria largely destroyed the U.S. territory’s electrical grid in 2017, leaving some people without electricity for nearly a year. Jiménez said he was forced to activate that brigade once again this week because Luma Energy, which took over the transmission and distribution system of Puerto Rico’s Electric Power Authority on June 1, told him it did not have enough manpower to restore electricity to the more than 1,000 families left in the dark over the weekend in his town. “Luma is aware of the outages affecting communities across Puerto Rico and working safely and strategically to restore power across the island,” it said.

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Power is restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico after a major blackout
1 week ago

Power is restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico after a major blackout

NPR  

Power is restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico after a major blackout toggle caption Alejandro Granadillo/AP BAYAMÓN, Puerto Rico — Power was restored to nearly all electrical customers across Puerto Rico on Wednesday after a sweeping blackout plunged the U.S. territory into darkness on New Year's Eve. By Wednesday afternoon, power was back up for 98% of Puerto Rico's …

Power is restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico after a major blackout
1 week, 1 day ago

Power is restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico after a major blackout

Hindustan Times  

BAYAMÓN, Puerto Rico — Power was restored to nearly all electrical customers across Puerto Rico on Wednesday after a sweeping blackout plunged the U.S. territory into darkness on New Year’s Eve. Power is restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico after a major blackout By Wednesday afternoon, power was back up for 98% of Puerto Rico’s 1.47 million utility customers, …

Nearly all of Puerto Rico is without power on New Year's Eve
Top News
1 week, 1 day ago

Nearly all of Puerto Rico is without power on New Year's Eve

Deccan Chronicle  

A blackout hit nearly all of Puerto Rico early on Tuesday as the U.S. territory prepared to celebrate New Year’s, leaving more than 1.3 million clients in the dark. “There is no happiness.”Nearly 90% of 1.47 million clients across Puerto Rico were left in the dark, according to Luma Energy, a private company that oversees electricity transmission and distribution.By late …

Power is restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico after a major blackout
Top News
1 week, 1 day ago

Power is restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico after a major blackout

LA Times  

Power was restored to nearly all electrical customers across Puerto Rico on Wednesday after a sweeping blackout plunged the U.S. territory into darkness on New Year’s Eve. By Wednesday afternoon, power was back up for 98% of Puerto Rico’s 1.47 million utility customers, said Luma Energy, the private company overseeing transmission and distribution of power in the archipelago. Lights returned …

Power has been restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico after massive outage
1 week, 1 day ago

Power has been restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico after massive outage

CNN  

CNN — After some areas of Puerto Rico welcomed the New Year in the dark amid a massive failure to the island’s power grid, service has been restored to nearly all impacted customers. The massive blackout, which began in the early hours of New Year’s Eve, highlighted the years-long issues with Puerto Rico’s crumbling power grid. Pedro Pierluisi said Wednesday …

Puerto Rico plunges into darkness after power grid failure; 1.3 million residences without electricity
1 week, 2 days ago

Puerto Rico plunges into darkness after power grid failure; 1.3 million residences without electricity

Live Mint  

Puerto Rico woke up in darkness on Tuesday morning as a massive power grid failure left nearly the entire island without electricity. While the cause of the outage in Puerto Rico is still under investigation, preliminary reports suggest that a failure in an underground power line may have triggered the disruption. Ivan Baez, a spokesperson for Genera, a power generation …

Nearly all of Puerto Rico is without power on New Year’s Eve
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1 week, 2 days ago

Nearly all of Puerto Rico is without power on New Year’s Eve

Associated Press  

Lee nuestra cobertura sobre el apagón en español. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A blackout hit nearly all of Puerto Rico early on Tuesday as the U.S. territory prepared to celebrate New Year’s, leaving more than 1.3 million clients in the dark. “There is no happiness.” Nearly 90% of 1.47 million clients across Puerto Rico were left in the dark, …

Nearly all of Puerto Rico is without power on New Year’s Eve
1 week, 2 days ago

Nearly all of Puerto Rico is without power on New Year’s Eve

LA Times  

A utility pole with loose cables towers over a home in Loiza, Puerto Rico, on Sept. 15, 2022. A blackout hit nearly all of Puerto Rico early Tuesday as the U.S. territory prepared to celebrate New Year’s, leaving more than 1.3 million clients in the dark. “There is no happiness.” Nearly 90% of 1.47 million clients across Puerto Rico were …

Power outage hits Puerto Rico, a US territory, leaving millions without electricity
1 week, 2 days ago

Power outage hits Puerto Rico, a US territory, leaving millions without electricity

India Today  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: A blackout hit nearly all of Puerto Rico early Tuesday as the U.S. territory prepared to celebrate New Year’s Eve. More than 1.2 million out of 1.47 million clients were without power, according to Luma Energy, a private company that oversees electricity transmission and distribution on the island. In a post on X, Luma said it …

Puerto Rico's power grid collapses, leaving island in the dark on New Year's eve
1 week, 2 days ago

Puerto Rico's power grid collapses, leaving island in the dark on New Year's eve

India Today  

Puerto Ricans were without electricity early on New Year's Eve after a grid failure left nearly all of the island without power. Around 90% of clients were without power at 09.30 on Tuesday, according to energy distribution company LUMA Energy's real-time portal. Ivan Baez, a spokesperson for power generator Genera, called the grid failure a "major incident" in a local …

About 25% of Puerto Rico remains in the dark after a massive power outage, fueling frustration over fragile infrastructure
1 week, 2 days ago

About 25% of Puerto Rico remains in the dark after a massive power outage, fueling frustration over fragile infrastructure

CNN  

CNN — As Puerto Ricans welcomed 2025, many faced the grim-reality of celebrating in the dark as outages lingered following another massive failure of its power grid that impacted the majority of the island Tuesday. “We are demanding answers and solutions from both LUMA and Genera, who must expedite the restart of the generating units outside the fault area and …

Puerto Rico suffers nearly island-wide power outage on New Year’s Eve
1 week, 2 days ago

Puerto Rico suffers nearly island-wide power outage on New Year’s Eve

Al Jazeera  

Puerto Rico has been immersed in darkness after a power grid failure sparked a blackout across much of the island. The New Year’s Eve blackout cut power to nearly 1.27 million households, out of a total of 1.5 million clients, according to the private energy company LUMA, which is responsible for maintaining the electricity grid. “We have already begun the …

Private power companies in Puerto Rico are under scrutiny as officials demand fewer outages
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Private power companies in Puerto Rico are under scrutiny as officials demand fewer outages

Live Mint  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Two private power companies came under scrutiny Wednesday while they presented plans to stabilize Puerto Rico’s crumbling electric grid as officials demanded immediate action to minimize chronic power outages. The presentations by Genera PR, which operates the generation of power in the U.S. territory, and Luma Energy, which handles transmission and distribution, lasted more than …

Persistent power outages in Puerto Rico spark outrage as officials demand answers
4 months ago

Persistent power outages in Puerto Rico spark outrage as officials demand answers

Associated Press  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A growing number of Puerto Rican government officials on Thursday demanded answers from two private electric companies as the U.S. territory struggles with persistent power outages. Tens of thousands of customers including schools, homes and businesses were left without electricity this week amid selective power cuts stemming from a deficit in generation, with several units …

Tens of thousands remain without power in Puerto Rico, a week after tropical storm swiped the island
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tens of thousands remain without power in Puerto Rico, a week after tropical storm swiped the island

Associated Press  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Tens of thousands of customers remained without power across Puerto Rico on Tuesday, a week after Ernesto swiped the U.S. territory as a tropical storm. Juan Saca, president of Luma Energy, a private consortium that oversees the transmission and distribution of power in Puerto Rico, said the company was “working 24 hours a day,” but …

Ernesto grows into Cat 2 hurricane as it aims for Bermuda, leaving many in Puerto Rico without power
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ernesto grows into Cat 2 hurricane as it aims for Bermuda, leaving many in Puerto Rico without power

Associated Press  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hurricane Ernesto strengthened into a Category 2 storm Thursday night as it barreled toward Bermuda after leaving hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico without power or water. “We know a lot of people don’t have power,” said Ernesto Morales with the National Weather Service as he warned of extreme heat and urged people …

Puerto Rico power company suspends $65M worth of maintenance projects, sparking outcry amid outages
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Puerto Rico power company suspends $65M worth of maintenance projects, sparking outcry amid outages

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The private operator of Puerto …

Puerto Rico power company suspends $65M worth of maintenance projects, sparking outcry amid outages
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Puerto Rico power company suspends $65M worth of maintenance projects, sparking outcry amid outages

Associated Press  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The private operator of Puerto Rico’s power grid confirmed Monday the deferral of $65 million worth of maintenance and improvement projects in the U.S. territory, with some repairs postponed for at least a year because of budget constraints, putting at risk the already troubled grid — and sparking a widespread outcry. Luma Energy’s head of …

Puerto Rico restores power after a massive blackout as lawmakers call for a state of emergency
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Puerto Rico restores power after a massive blackout as lawmakers call for a state of emergency

Associated Press  

BAYAMÓN, Puerto Rico — A power company in Puerto Rico announced Thursday that it has restored electricity to most areas affected by a massive outage that hit the U.S. territory the previous day. “At the federal level, what I’m suggesting is that Puerto Rico declare itself in an energy emergency situation so that any procedure with federal agencies can be …

Puerto Rico restores power after a massive blackout as lawmakers call for a state of emergency
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Puerto Rico restores power after a massive blackout as lawmakers call for a state of emergency

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A power company in Puerto …

Widespread outage hits Puerto Rico as customers demand ouster of private electric company
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Widespread outage hits Puerto Rico as customers demand ouster of private electric company

Associated Press  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A widespread power outage hit Puerto Rico Wednesday night, leaving more than 340,000 customers without electricity after two of the U.S. territory’s power plants shut down. Luma Energy, which operates transmission and distribution for Puerto Rico’s power authority, said on X that the outage was tied to an issue with the power plants’ transmission lines. …

Widespread outage hits Puerto Rico as customers demand ouster of private electric company
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Widespread outage hits Puerto Rico as customers demand ouster of private electric company

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A widespread power outage hit …

Extended power outage that hit Puerto Rico angers and worries many during heat advisories
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Extended power outage that hit Puerto Rico angers and worries many during heat advisories

Associated Press  

COAMO, Puerto Rico — Towns in central and southern Puerto Rico are struggling to emerge from a prolonged power outage that forced authorities in the U.S. territory to activate an emergency response team on Monday and request food distribution to those in need. Officials with Luma Energy, which operates transmission and distribution for Puerto Rico’s power authority, have said repairs …

Puerto Rico extends power contract amid outages, objections
2 years, 1 month ago

Puerto Rico extends power contract amid outages, objections

Associated Press  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A heavily criticized private company that operates the transmission and distribution of power in Puerto Rico secured a last-minute extension on its contract Wednesday despite widespread objections. Luma Energy obtained the extension following a 4-1 vote by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s board, with the sole dissenting vote cast by a member representing the …

Puerto Rico to probe power bill complaints following outage
2 years, 2 months ago

Puerto Rico to probe power bill complaints following outage

Associated Press  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico’s Energy Bureau announced Thursday that it will investigate how a private company has handled complaints about electric bills after Hurricane Fiona knocked power out to the entire island. Of Luma’s 1.47 million clients, more than 8,800 remain without power almost a month after Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico’s southwest region as a Category …

Puerto Ricans seething over lack of power days after Fiona
2 years, 3 months ago

Puerto Ricans seething over lack of power days after Fiona

Associated Press  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Half of Puerto Rico is without power more than five days after Hurricane Fiona struck — including an entire town where not a single work crew has arrived. “They have not given a convincing explanation of what the problem is.” He noted that Puerto Rico’s Electric Power Authority and Luma, a private company that took …

Massive power outage hits Puerto Rico as schools cancelled
2 years, 9 months ago

Massive power outage hits Puerto Rico as schools cancelled

The Independent  

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Puerto Rico struggles to emerge from island-wide power outage as anger builds
2 years, 9 months ago

Puerto Rico struggles to emerge from island-wide power outage as anger builds

LA Times  

Traffic lights are out of service on a street in San Juan, Puerto Rico, early Thursday. Luma Chief Executive Wayne Stensby has called the outage “very unusual” and said it demonstrated the fragility of Puerto Rico’s electrical grid, which Hurricane Maria razed in 2017 as a powerful Category 4 storm. Emergency repairs were made at the time, but reconstruction efforts …

Major power outage forces Puerto Rico to shutter schools, offices
2 years, 9 months ago

Major power outage forces Puerto Rico to shutter schools, offices

Al Jazeera  

Many Puerto Ricans are without electricity, and some without water after a an island-wide blackout. More than a million customers in Puerto Rico remained without electricity on Thursday after a fire at a main power plant caused the biggest blackout so far this year across the US territory, forcing it to cancel classes and shutter government offices. She said she …

Thousands march in Puerto Rico, outraged over power outages
3 years, 2 months ago

Thousands march in Puerto Rico, outraged over power outages

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than 4,000 people outraged …

Puerto Ricans fume as outages threaten health, work, school
3 years, 3 months ago

Puerto Ricans fume as outages threaten health, work, school

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Not a single hurricane has …

Puerto Rico probes fire that left 900K clients without power
3 years, 6 months ago

Puerto Rico probes fire that left 900K clients without power

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Authorities said Friday they are …

A Fire And Cyberattack Cause Major Blackouts Across Puerto Rico
3 years, 6 months ago

A Fire And Cyberattack Cause Major Blackouts Across Puerto Rico

NPR  

A Fire And Cyberattack Cause Major Blackouts Across Puerto Rico Enlarge this image toggle caption Negociado del Cuerpo de Bomberos Negociado del Cuerpo de Bomberos A large fire at an electrical substation for Puerto Rico's new electricity provider, Luma Energy, knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of the island's residents Thursday. Sponsor Message The DDoS attack, or distributed denial …

After earthquakes, Puerto Rico’s major power plant to stay dark
5 years ago

After earthquakes, Puerto Rico’s major power plant to stay dark

Al Jazeera  

A series of quakes destroyed or damaged about 300 homes, and led Governor Wanda Vazquez to declare a state of emergency. Puerto Rico‘s top energy executive on Thursday warned that the United States territory’s largest power plant could remain off line for up to a year because of earthquake damage, evoking memories of lengthy power outages that followed a pair …

Puerto Rico lures tech developers as hurricane season looms
5 years, 9 months ago

Puerto Rico lures tech developers as hurricane season looms

Associated Press  

ISABELA, Puerto Rico — In the dark and isolating days after Hurricane Maria, people across Puerto Rico invented new ways to communicate: Elderly couples in need of food or water would raise a flag at their home. “The biggest crisis after Maria was communication,” said Nazario Lugo, president of Puerto Rico’s Association of Emergency Managers. As he continued to fly …

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