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PC 798

Para enmendar el Artículo 1.6 de la Ley 17-2019, conocida como “Ley de Política Pública Energética de Puerto Rico”, y los Artículos 2.3 y 2.13 de la Ley Núm. 82-2010, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Política Pública de Diversificación Energética por Medio de Energía Renovable Sostenible y Alterna en Puerto Rico”, con el fin de restablecer el estado de derecho sobre la quema de carbón como fuente para la generación de energía en Puerto Rico; y otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Overview: PC 798 is a bill to amend Puerto Rico's "Law of Energy Public Policy" and "Law of Renewable and Alternative Energy Diversification Public Policy" to reinstate the use of

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Bill Summary · PC 798

Overview: PC 798 is a bill to amend Puerto Rico's "Law of Energy Public Policy" and "Law of Renewable and Alternative Energy Diversification Public Policy" to reinstate the use of coal as a source for energy generation in Puerto Rico.

Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this bill is to reverse the existing policies that have prohibited the use of coal for energy generation in Puerto Rico, and to reestablish coal as a viable energy source in the territory.

Key Provisions:
- Amends the laws to remove the restrictions on the use of coal for energy generation
- Reinstates coal as an approved energy source for power plants and electricity production in Puerto Rico

Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily affect the energy sector in Puerto Rico, including power generation companies, utility providers, and consumers. It would potentially allow for the continued or renewed use of coal-fired power plants, which could have environmental and public health implications.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: PC 798 has been referred to the relevant committee(s) in the Puerto Rico legislature and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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