Our November issue is live! This month: – Canary Media on FEMA pulling back rooftop-solar funding – IEEFA on Puerto Rico contracting more centralized power than needed – New reporting on New Fortress Energy’s financial problems and what that means for Genera Read the issue: buff.ly/uMJoQNt

August: Puerto Rico’s Financial Oversight and Management Board (mostly) dismissed. September: lawsuit filed, PREPA debt deal collapses, grid recovery still stalled, municipal climate lawsuit dismissed, and the climate change committee left powerless. Read the September issue: buff.ly/jMFHAbK

8 years since Maria. 1 year of Connect Puerto Rico. Our special anniversary issue is live connect-puerto-rico.beehiiv.com/p/hurricane-... #PuertoRico #EnergyDevelopment #HurricaneMaria

Puerto Rico’s overlapping challenges are colliding: ⚡ Trump WH dismissed most of the fiscal board 📑 A $20B LNG project stalled 🏠 Residents are suing LUMA over blackout damages 🚱 Water shortages forced a state of emergency 🌧️ Hurricane Erin added flooding to the mix Read more buff.ly/8yMUaaV

Puerto Rico’s clean energy timeline just got tighter, pulling federal support when most needed. Plus: 📍 DHS shows up at a Puerto Rican museum in Chicago 🔌 PREB investigates backup power failures 🧭 Diaspora Dispatch — your stories, your hometowns 📬 Subscribe to take our survey: buff.ly/5CL05Mv

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NEWS NIGHT -- June 5 @ 7 pm.

Puerto Rico’s solar rollout is stalled. FEMA isn’t ready for storm season. Frontline communities are still waiting. This issue covers: 🔹 Solar delays 🔹 A leaked FEMA memo 🔹 A dropped climate case 🔹 A federal emergency order Read and share → connect-puerto-rico.beehiiv.com/p/puerto-ric...

I’m joining News Night this Thursday — a casual event where local reporters share what they’re working on. No panels. Just real talk. I’ll talk about @connect-puertorico.bsky.social, the newsletter I founded on how U.S. policy, business, and science shape Puerto Rico’s energy — and why it matters.

In our April issue: ⚡ Blackout fallout from a major transmission failure 🏥 Hospitals call for faster resilience funding ahead of hurricane season 🌍 Loss of $3M in climate funds after FEMA cancels BRIC 🔋 New bill sets renewable energy targets 👉 connect-puerto-rico.beehiiv.com/p/blackout-p...

In our latest issue: • A Puerto Rican pro-independence group is lobbying Trump officials. • Homeland Security chief visits after immigration raids rattle communities. • The First U.S.-sourced LNG shipment to Puerto Rico is on the way. Read, share:

It’s #SunshineWeek, and my contribution is a thread of must-know public records tools and resources for #FOIAFest! Whether you’re new to FOIA or just looking to sharpen your skills, these tips will help you get the records you need. Let’s dig in… 🧵1/9

Journalism should do more than just report the news — it should help people make sense of it. Had a great conversation about why I started @connect-puertorico.bsky.social and how journalism can bridge the gap between policy, investment, and community needs.

In the February issue of Connect Puerto Rico: 💰 PREPA’s $9B debt battle — who pays, and what’s next? 🏭 Gov. González pushes to extend coal — critics warn of health & climate risks. 🔌 Luma’s plan for 9 grid interconnections — will it stabilize the system? 📢 Subscribe & share! →

Taking applications for news revolutionaries ✨ must love: • community power • information equity • collaborative vibes • actual change Find your people: www.newsfutures.org #NewsFutures

🎟️ Tickets for FOIA Fest 2025 are now on sale! 🗓️ Join the Chicago Headline Club on March 22 at Medill’s downtown newsroom for a day of workshops, networking, and FOIA expertise. ✨ Programming details coming soon! headlineclub.org/2025/01/22/f... #FOIAFest2025 #Transparency #Journalism

🎄🕎 Holiday downtime? Not quite. The latest Connect Puerto Rico is here with updates on funding, accountability, and community planning. 💡Recharge with a read that sparks ideas for the year ahead.

⚡ Have you seen Connect Puerto Rico’s website? It’s your one-stop hub for staying up to date on Puerto Rico’s renewable energy transition. 🌱 🔗 Subscribe to our newsletter. 👥 Meet the team driving our mission. 💡 Get involved and be part of the change. ✨ Explore now → https://buff.ly/3BmzYTv

This #GivingTuesday, I’m supporting Connect Puerto Rico, a project I founded to drive renewable energy progress. We're building journalism that connects leaders and communities to solutions. Donations are tax-deductible—join me: buff.ly/3Z6sawQ #RenewableEnergy #PuertoRico

A big thank you to all our Connect Puerto Rico readers! 💚 Your support keeps us going as we dive into Puerto Rico’s energy transformation. Subscribe for the latest on renewable energy and what’s next for Puerto Rico. 🔗 Subscribe: https://buff.ly/3COKWS2 🎁Donate: https://buff.ly/3Z6sawQ

Puerto Rico is at a turning point. From energy to statehood, the recent elections are shaping its future. We’re unpacking how new leadership and the U.S. elections will impact Puerto Rico’s energy and status. Join the conversation—subscribe now! 📩 connect-puerto-rico.beehiiv.com/p/puerto-ric...