$28.6 million announced for lead service lines — a NAPREC perspective
EPA announced funding to identify and replace lead service lines in Puerto Rico through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.
GAO recommends a federal plan to close territorial data gaps — a NAPREC perspective
A GAO report found that many federal statistical products excluded at least one territory. It recommended an OMB-led approach to address cost, geographic, and technical barriers to more complete data. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.
Presidential primary highlights a voting distinction — a NAPREC perspective
Joe Biden won Puerto Rico’s Democratic presidential primary. Residents can participate in presidential nomination contests, while residents voting from Puerto Rico do not cast electoral votes in the presidential general election. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.
Cleanup funding announced for Scorpio Recycling — a NAPREC perspective
EPA included the Toa Baja Superfund site in a national cleanup funding round, connecting federal infrastructure investment with contaminated-land remediation. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.
EPA announces $63.3 million for water infrastructure — a NAPREC perspective
EPA announced funding for drinking-water and wastewater upgrades through revolving funds. The announcement concerned available financing, not completed construction. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.
Solar-access application launch announced for February 22 — a NAPREC perspective
DOE’s February newsletter announced a February 22 application launch for Programa Acceso Solar. The initiative aimed to connect eligible low-income households with rooftop solar and batteries at no upfront cost; this is a historical announcement, not a current application notice. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.
Recovery review finds a gap between awards and spending — a NAPREC perspective
GAO reported that Puerto Rico had spent about $1.8 billion of $23.4 billion awarded for permanent disaster recovery as of June 2023. Rising project costs and remaining approvals showed why awarded funding should not be confused with completed infrastructure. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.
First advisory memorandum connects status and daily life — a NAPREC perspective
The Puerto Rico advisory committee announced its first Insular Cases memorandum, originally written in Spanish and translated into English. It summarized testimony about territorial treatment, citizenship and access to public programs, beginning a series that would lead to a final report. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.
PR100 results outline a renewable-energy transition — a NAPREC perspective
Federal officials presented the PR100 study results in San Juan. The study examined pathways to meeting Puerto Rico’s electricity needs with renewable energy by 2050, alongside the urgent work needed to stabilize the grid. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.