Para ordenar a la Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica de Puerto Rico llevar a cabo, dar a conocer y ejecutar un plan detallado y coordinado de mantenimiento, obras y mejoras a la infraestructura propia del sistema de energía eléctrica, primordialmente a las estructuras e instalaciones que posibilitan y sustentan el buen funcionamiento de las estaciones de bombeo de agua potable y plantas de filtración, propiedad de la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados, y que sirven a los abonados residentes en los barrios, sectores y comunidades sitas en el Municipio de Mayagüez; incluyendo la empresa, cuido y conservación de las instalaciones, estructuras, sistemas con todas sus partes y pertenencias, además, derechos sobre los mismos.

2025-2028 Session

Bill mandates Puerto Rico's Electric Power Authority develop and execute maintenance plan for electrical infrastructure serving Mayagüez water systems, without specifying funding or implementation timelines.

Referido a Comisión(es)

Legislative bill overview

Bill RCC 182 directs Puerto Rico's Electric Power Authority (AEE) to develop, publicize, and execute a detailed maintenance and infrastructure improvement plan specifically for electrical systems serving water pumping stations and water filtration plants in Mayagüez municipality. The bill emphasizes comprehensive care, maintenance, and conservation of these critical water infrastructure facilities and their electrical systems.

Why is this important

Access to reliable electricity directly determines whether residents receive clean drinking water, as water systems depend entirely on stable power supply. In Puerto Rico, where infrastructure maintenance has been chronically underfunded, explicit legislative mandates with specific geographic targets can help prioritize repairs in vulnerable communities. This bill addresses a fundamental service delivery issue affecting residents in Mayagüez's neighborhoods and sectors.

Potential points of contention

Cost allocation and funding: The bill mandates improvements without specifying budget allocation or funding sources, potentially creating unfunded mandates that strain AEE's already limited resources

Geographic equity concerns: Focusing exclusively on Mayagüez may raise fairness questions about why other municipalities with similar infrastructure problems are excluded from this mandate

Implementation timeline and accountability: The bill lacks specific deadlines, measurable targets, or enforcement mechanisms to ensure the AEE actually executes the plan rather than simply producing it