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    New Year’s Eve Blackout Leaves Puerto Rico in the Dark

    Zayne PhamBy Zayne PhamJanuary 1, 2025No Comments4 Mins Read3 Views
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    Puerto Rico Faces Island-Wide Blackout on New Year’s Eve. (Image Credit: REUTERS)
    Puerto Rico Faces Island-Wide Blackout on New Year’s Eve. (Image Credit: REUTERS)
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    Puerto Rico faced a harsh start to 2025 as a massive power outage struck the island on New Year’s Eve, leaving millions without electricity. The blackout affected nearly 1.3 million households, disrupting holiday celebrations and reigniting frustration over the island’s deteriorating energy infrastructure.


    Cause of Puerto Rico Power Outages

    The outage began early on December 31, when an underground power line failure triggered a cascade of disruptions across Puerto Rico’s power grid. LUMA Energy, the company responsible for electricity transmission and distribution, confirmed that the fault affected multiple power plants, including those operated by Genera PR and private generators.

    Buildings in the dark in San Juan after Puerto Rico without power hit the island on Dec. 31, 2024. (Credit: RICARDO ARDUENGO / AFP via Getty Images)
    Buildings in the dark in San Juan after Puerto Rico without power hit the island on Dec. 31, 2024. (Credit: RICARDO ARDUENGO / AFP via Getty Images)

    Although the exact cause remains under investigation, the incident highlights longstanding vulnerabilities in the island’s energy infrastructure, which has been criticized for its fragility and insufficient maintenance.

    Widespread Impact

    The blackout left 90% of the island’s 1.47 million electricity customers without power at its peak. The regions hardest hit included:

    • Arecibo: 77% of the region (152,748 customers) without power
    • Ponce: 72% (166,591 customers) affected
    • Caguas: 61% (152,080 customers) impacted
    With island-wide power outage, basic Puerto Rico's infrastructures are left in the dark. (Credit: RICARDO ARDUENGO / AFP via Getty Images)
    With island-wide power outage, basic Puerto Rico’s infrastructures are left in the dark. (Credit: RICARDO ARDUENGO / AFP via Getty Images)

    Critical facilities, such as hospitals and airports, were prioritized for power restoration. By the evening of December 31, LUMA Energy reported that electricity had been restored to approximately 700,000 customers, or about 47% of those affected. Full restoration is expected to take 24 to 48 hours.

    Declaraciones (8:30 a.m.): LUMA activa operaciones de emergencia para restaurar la energía después de un apagón en todo el sistema
     
    LUMA ha activado su Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia y actualmente está trabajando con Genera y demás colaboradores de generación para reiniciar…

    — LUMA Puerto Rico (@lumaenergypr) December 31, 2024

    A Persistent Problem that Left Puerto Rico Without Power

    This blackout is not an isolated incident. Puerto Rico has struggled with frequent power outages, a problem that worsened after Hurricane Maria devastated the island’s power grid in 2017. Despite billions of dollars in federal aid and privatization efforts, the grid remains unstable, prompting widespread frustration among residents.

    Luma Energy were responsible for as to why Puerto Rico were left without electricity early on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2024. (Image Credit: REUTERS / Ricardo Arduengo)
    Luma Energy were responsible for as to why Puerto Rico were left without electricity early on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2024. (Image Credit: REUTERS / Ricardo Arduengo)

    LUMA Energy, which took over grid operations in 2021, has faced mounting criticism for its inability to deliver reliable service. Protests have erupted across the island, with many calling for the cancellation of LUMA’s contract.

    Government and Federal Response

    Governor Pedro Pierluisi has demanded answers and solutions from LUMA and Genera PR, urging them to expedite repairs and keep the public informed.

    Estamos en comunicación con LUMA y Genera, así como con el equipo de la AEE sobre el apagón masivo que afecta a gran parte de la Isla por una falla crítica. Podemos informar que ya se está trabajando en el restablecimiento del servicio con las plantas de San Juan y Palo Seco.…

    — Gobernador Pierluisi (@GovPierluisi) December 31, 2024

    Governor-elect Jenniffer González Colón, who assumes office on January 2, pledged to prioritize energy reform. She announced plans to establish an energy task force to investigate the blackout and evaluate alternatives to the current system. “We cannot continue to depend on an energy system that fails our people,” she stated.

    President Joe Biden was briefed on the situation and offered federal assistance to speed up restoration efforts. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm has been in communication with Puerto Rican officials, emphasizing the administration’s support for immediate relief and long-term energy solutions.

    El Departamento de Energía y yo estamos monitoreando el apagón de cerca y estamos listos para brindar el apoyo necesario a Puerto Rico. Visiten el feed de @lumaenergypr para actualizaciones sobre los esfuerzos locales de restauración del servicio eléctrico. 2/2

    — Secretary Jennifer Granholm (@SecGranholm) December 31, 2024

    The Need for Sustainable Energy

    Puerto Rico’s energy system remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels, with over 60% of its electricity generated from petroleum-based sources. Renewable energy, such as solar power, accounts for only 7% of the island’s energy production, despite its abundant sunshine and potential for wind energy.

    A Bleak Start To A New Year

    The Puerto Rico’s New Year’s Eve blackout is mostly due to it’s also aging energy infrastructure, but it is also a wake up call for government intervention to the matter. As restoration efforts continue, residents and leaders alike are hoping this crisis will spur meaningful action to modernize the island’s power grid.

    With commitments from local officials, federal agencies, and advocacy groups, Puerto Rico has an opportunity to turn the page on years of instability and work toward a sustainable, reliable energy future.


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