Federal Abandonment of Puerto Rico Solar Projects Exposes Failed Energy Policies

Puerto Rico remains shackled in a persistent energy crisis, yet instead of empowering local resilience through expanded solar power, the Trump administration has abruptly canceled multimillion-dollar renewable energy projects aimed at aiding 30,000 low-income families. This decision strikes at the heart of a common-sense approach to energy independence—one that aligns perfectly with America First principles but has been sidelined by bureaucrats clinging to outdated infrastructure. Why Cancel Solar Projects When Power Outages Persist? The U.S. Energy Department justified these cancellations by claiming Puerto Rico’s grid cannot handle more distributed solar power, citing “unacceptable instability.” Yet industry experts and local advocates...