Overview: Bill Number: RS 277, Title: Para ordenar a la Comisión Conjunta de Alianzas Público Privadas de la Asamblea Legislativa de Puerto Rico a solicitarle a la Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica, Alianzas Público-Privadas, Negociado de Energía de Puerto Rico, que realicen un estudio abarcador sobre el estado actual de la tecnología en energía nuclear, Status: Referido a Comisión(es), Introduced: August 22, 2025, Classification: resolution
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this resolution is to order the Joint Commission on Public-Private Partnerships of the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico to request the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Public-Private Partnerships, and the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau to conduct a comprehensive study on the current state of nuclear energy technology, its updated implementation costs, Puerto Rico's technical and territorial capacity to develop this energy source, the estimated number of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) needed to cover Puerto Rico's energy demand, and a comparative analysis of the effectiveness of nuclear energy, natural gas, and oil as sources of electricity generation. The study should also include an environmental impact assessment to identify the most relevant and harmful pollutants emitted by each energy source.
Key Provisions:
- Orders the Joint Commission on Public-Private Partnerships to request a comprehensive study on nuclear energy technology from the relevant government entities
- Requires the study to cover:
- Current state of nuclear energy technology
- Updated costs of implementing nuclear energy
- Puerto Rico's technical and territorial capacity for nuclear energy development
- Estimated number of SMRs needed to meet Puerto Rico's energy demand
- Comparative analysis of nuclear, natural gas, and oil as electricity generation sources
- Environmental impact assessment of pollutants from each energy source
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Public-Private Partnerships, and the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau will be tasked with conducting the requested study
- The study's findings could have significant implications for Puerto Rico's future energy policy and infrastructure decisions
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The resolution has been referred to the relevant committee(s) for further consideration and action.
