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RC 74

Para ordenar a la Secretaría de la Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico que le requiera a LUMA Energy y al Negociado de Energía de Puerto Rico (NEPR) que dentro del término de cinco (5) días luego de la aprobación de esta Resolución, le provea a este cuerpo el informe preliminar emitido tras el apagón general del 31 de diciembre de 2024; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

House demands LUMA Energy and Puerto Rico's energy regulator submit a preliminary blackout report within five days to investigate the December 31, 2024 island-wide outage.

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Bill Summary · RC 74

Legislative bill overview

Bill RC 74 requires Puerto Rico's House of Representatives to demand that LUMA Energy and the Puerto Rico Energy Board (NEPR) submit a preliminary report within five days of the resolution's approval regarding the island-wide blackout that occurred on December 31, 2024. The resolution seeks accountability and transparency from the energy utility and regulatory body about what caused the major outage.

Why is this important

Puerto Rico has experienced recurring power infrastructure failures that severely impact residents, businesses, and essential services. A timely investigation report can identify critical vulnerabilities, assign responsibility, and inform policy decisions about energy system reliability and potential regulatory or operational reforms needed to prevent future widespread outages.

Potential points of contention

  • Five-day deadline feasibility: LUMA Energy and NEPR may argue that producing a comprehensive preliminary report in five days is unrealistic and may result in incomplete or superficial analysis
  • Scope and depth of accountability: The resolution doesn't specify what the report must contain, potentially leading to disagreement over whether findings adequately address root causes or merely surface-level explanations
  • Regulatory authority: Questions may arise about whether the House can effectively compel LUMA (a private contractor) and NEPR to comply with legislative demands, and what enforcement mechanisms exist if they don't comply within the timeframe

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

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