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Transformación
Energética en Puerto Rico

Energy Transformation in Puerto Rico

History

A brief look at the history of electricity generation in Puerto Rico

Comenzó el desarrollo del sistema eléctrico con la inauguración de plantas hidroeléctricas, siendo la primera la Carite 1 en Guayama
Carite Hydroelectric Power Plant # 1, from 1915.
Photo taken from Puerto Rico Water Resources.

The development of the electrical system began with the inauguration of hydroelectric plants, with the first one being Carite 1 in Guayama.

1915
Creación de la Autoridad de Fuentes Fluviales mediante la Ley 83-1941

Establishment of the Fluvial Sources Authority through Law 83-1941

AcceSS ley 83-1941
1941
Inauguración de Central San Juan, la primera central termoeléctrica. Durante esta década se construyeron además Central Palo Seco y Central Costa Sur
The San Juan Thermoelectric Plant was the first to be operated with oil. It opened in 1950.
Photo from El Nuevo Día

Inauguration of Central San Juan, the first thermal power plant. During this decade, Central Palo Seco and Central Costa Sur were also constructed.

1950
Construcción del cable submarino para conectar la isla de Vieques al sistema eléctrico.

Inauguration of Central San Juan, the first thermal power plant. Additionally, during this decade, Central Palo Seco and Central Costa Sur were also constructed.

1963
Inauguración de la Central Bonus, una planta nuclear, en busca de diversificar las fuentes de energía. La planta cesó operaciones en 1968

Inauguration of the Bonus Nuclear Plant as an effort to diversify energy sources. The plant ceased operations in 1968.

1964
Inauguración del Complejo de Generación Central Aguirre. El 98% de la energía consumida en la isla provenía de fuentes fósiles

Inauguration of the Central Aguirre Generation Complex. At that time, 98% of the energy consumed on the island came from fossil sources.

1974
Creación de la Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica mediante la Ley 57-1979

Establishment of the Electric Power Authority through Law 57-1979.

1979
Inauguración de EcoEléctrica en Peñuelas, la primera planta cogeneradora con uso de gas natural licuado

Inauguration of EcoEléctrica in Peñuelas, the first cogeneration plant using liquefied natural gas.

2000
Inauguración de Operaciones de AES en Guayama, cogeneradora con uso de carbón

Inauguration of AES Operations in Guayama, a cogeneration plant using coal.

2022
Aprobación de la Ley 114-2007 para crear el Programa de Medición Neta que promueve la generación con energía renovable distribuida

Approval of Law 114-2007 to create the Net Metering Program that promotes distributed renewable energy generation.

2007
Creación del Fondo de Energía Verde mediante la ley 83-2010 que incentivó la instalación de sistemas de energía renovable con una asignación de sobre $100MM

Establishment of the Green Energy Fund through Law 83-2010, which incentivized the installation of renewable energy systems with an allocation of over $100 million.

2010
Inauguración de los primeros proyectos de energía renovable a gran escala con el parque fotovoltaico Ilumina en Guayama y el parque eólico Pattern en Santa Isabel

Inauguration of the first large-scale renewable energy projects with the Ilumina photovoltaic park in Guayama and the Pattern wind park in Santa Isabel.

2012
Creación de la Comisión de Energía de Puerto Rico mediante Ley 57-2014

Establishment of the Energy Commission of Puerto Rico through Law 57-2014.

2014
Se dispone la transformación del sistema eléctrico mediante la Ley 120-2018

The transformation of the electrical system is mandated through Law 120-2018.

2018
Se estableció la política pública energética vigente mediante la Ley 17-2019 para un sistema de energía más resiliente, descentralizado, confiable y con metas específicas para transicionar a fuentes renovables

The current energy public policy was established through Law 17-2019 for a more resilient, decentralized, reliable energy system with specific goals for transitioning to renewable sources.

2019
Inició LUMA Energy como operador de la red eléctrica. La integración de sistemas de energía renovable distribuida tuvo el mayor crecimiento con mas de 18,000 instalaciones

LUMA Energy started as the operator of the electrical grid. The integration of distributed renewable energy systems saw the largest growth with over 18,000 installations.

2021

18 contracts were signed for the integration of 845MW of renewable energy and 200MW in batteries. Multiple incentive and assistance programs are progressing with a direct impact on 888 SMEs and over 10,000 residences. The reconstruction and modernization of the electrical system is advancing with more than 40 ongoing projects.

2022

Transformation of the Electrical System

The Law No. 120 of June 20, 2018, also known as the Law to Transform the Electrical System of Puerto Rico, introduced a legal framework that separates the functions and services previously provided by the Electric Power Authority.

Under this law, the responsibility for operating the electrical grid and power plants has been transferred to the Public-Private Partnerships Authority.

Public Policy Law

Law No. 17 of April 11, 2019, established the energy public policy aimed at creating a resilient, reliable, and robust system with fair and reasonable tariffs, facilitating the interconnection of distributed generation and microgrids, and transforming the electrical system into an open one, among other objectives.

System
Resilient
Reliable
Decentralized
Renewable Energy
40% by 2025
60 % by 2040
100% by 2050
Energy Efficiency
30% by 2040

Tariff Review

Logo Revisión Tarifaria

The Law 57-2014, commonly known as the Energy Transformation and Relief Act, has been amended to grant the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau, under the jurisdiction of the Public Service Regulatory Board, the primary and exclusive authority to approve rates and charges set by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) and any independent power producers for the provision of electric services to consumers. The review processes for these rates and charges involve public access to documents under consideration.

Additionally, on a quarterly basis, the Energy Bureau conducts reviews and determines the adjustment factors related to fuel purchases that are included in the tariff to ensure the accurate adjustment of projected costs.

Download Rate ReviewDownload Quarterly Reconciliation

Interconnected Renewable Generation Distribution

The graph illustrates the increase in distributed energy installations over the past years, including residential solar systems. In 2021, over 18,000 systems were integrated into the electrical grid, and currently, the number of systems integrated into the grid exceeds 50,000, with a total capacity of over 350MW.

Asistencias

Evolución de la Energía Eléctrica
en Puerto Rico

Una breve mirada a la historia de la generación de energía eléctrica en Puerto Rico


Se firmaron 18 contratos para la integración de 845MW de energía renovable y 200MW en baterías.Múltiples programas de incentivos y ayudas avanzan con un impacto directo en 888 PyMEs y más de 10,000 residencias. La reconstrucción y modernización del sistema eléctrico avanza con más de 40 proyectos en curso.

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Asistencia Residencias

Asistencia a Comercios y Comunidades