SEPA and Puerto Rico Rethink. Reimagine. Rebuild. In September, 2017, Puerto Rico’s power grid was devastated by hurricanes Irma and Maria. SEPA welcomes the opportunity to help Puerto Rico design a power grid that takes advantage of the latest technologies and business models to build a truly resilient and sustainable electric power sector. Our Progress So Far Vision For the Future of Puerto Rico As a member on PREPA’s Transformation Advisory Council, Julia Hamm contributed to the development of a “comprehensive vision for energy market transformation.” Read Julia Hamm’s Statement The Whole is Greater than the Sum of Its Parts: The Value of a Transformation Roadmap Join Julia Hamm as she envisions a potential future for Puerto Rico, untangles the “The Big Frickin’ Knot”, and discusses the importance of a transformative roadmap to accomplish these goals at the Puerto Rico Grid Revitalization & Investment Forum. Build Back Better Report In December, 2017 SEPA helped develop a restoration plan along with Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for a better, more resilient grid. You can read the full report here. You can learn more in our blog post by Jared Leader. Read the Full Report PREPA’s Integrated Resource Plan: What you need to know PREPA has engaged key stakeholders on the future of the energy grid in Puerto Rico as part of developing an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). SEPA’s Tanuj Deora shared his experiences on the first round of stakeholder meetings. Read Tanuj's Blog on the IRP Light & Hope for Puerto Rico SEPA employees and board contributed over $10,000 to the “Light and Hope” campaign to send solar-powered phone chargers and lights to areas that still had no power. Transforming Puerto Rico’s Power Grid: The Art of the Possible in PREPA’s New Paradigm Julia Hamm joined Fernando Padilla, Project Management Officer at PREPA, at the Puerto Rico Investment Summit in February, 2018 to discuss future deployment of renewable generation and the importance of a strong, independent regulatory board to protect customers and attract capital investment. SEPA Announced as a Member of the Puerto Rico Energy Resiliency Working Group New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office announced the formation of the Puerto Rico Energy Resiliency Working Group in November, 2017. SEPA, along with various utilities, national labs, and experts in the energy sector, was selected to prepare a report identifying funding requirements and recommendations to rebuild a more resilient and reliable electric power grid on the island. Grid Restoration and Resilience After Disaster Listen to José Román Morales, Former President of the Puerto Rico Energy Commission, and Julia Hamm discuss the challenges ahead in rebuilding a more reliable and resilient electric power grid in this season 5 episode of Grid Geeks. Listen to the Podcast Restructuring the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) Read the Greentech Media article by Tanuj Deora, SEPA’s Chief Strategy Officer, about his perspective on Governor Rossello’s plan for the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA). Read the Greentech Media Article The Road to Restoration In November 2017, Tanuj Deora, SEPA’s Chief Strategy Officer, shared his thoughts on the power grid restoration process at George Washington University’s Energy Future of Puerto Rico: Rebuilding the Electric Grid of the Island event. Blog A better future, a better grid: Puerto Rico’s IRP may show the way Posted June 21, 2018 Read Article Press Release SEPA Statement on Puerto Rico’s Final Regulation on Microgrid Development Posted May 18, 2018 View Press Release Blog Letter from Puerto Rico: The inspiring, frustrating, complex reality of ‘building back bet... Posted February 8, 2018 Read Article Press Release SEPA CEO Julia Hamm: PREPA Vision for Future sets pace for utility transformation Posted February 2, 2018 View Press Release Blog Microgrid development in Puerto Rico: A shared point of focus and action that could work a... Posted February 1, 2018 Read Article Press Release SEPA CEO Julia Hamm: Transformation of Puerto Rico’s Power System Must Put Customers First... Posted January 23, 2018 View Press Release Blog Build Back Better for Puerto Rico: Options for the power grid Posted December 21, 2017 Read Article In the News Strong regulatory framework needed to attract Puerto Rico power utility buyers Posted February 13, 2018 Read Article Press Release SEPA CEO Julia Hamm: Rebuilding Puerto Rico’s Power System Will Be a Defining Industry Cha... Posted December 12, 2017 View Press Release Blog Emergency relief or long-term redesign? U.S. energy industry response to the electricity c... Posted October 5, 2017 Read Article
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