Utilities

Puerto Rico is arranging a loan to avoid blackout.

Gov. Ricardo Rosselló's plan to find private investors for Puerto Rico's power utility faces opposition from local leaders and may prove to be a tough sell to potential investors.

Increased use of battery storage may further disrupt a public power industry already in transition, experts told municipal bond professionals.

The Puerto Rico Oversight Board named four key energy projects as potentially eligible for a special permitting process.

Increased demand on power grids driven by electric vehicles is viewed as a bright spot for utilities.

Embezzlement charges at the Alabama agency will not impact bond payments, general manager says.

The Long Island Power Authority received a rating reward for debt restructuring that includes several securitization deals.

Contract saves the city about $9 million by locking in a more favorable rate with Great Lakes Water Authority.

The council said the delay to Nov. 27 would buy more time for newly elected council members to weigh in on an amended version of a 30-year deal with Great Lakes Water Authority.

Two GOP Representatives argued that the Puerto Rico Oversight Board should be given additional powers over the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority.

Restoring electrical service as quickly as possible is a key to reviving the island’s economy.

John Di Stasio, president of the Large Public Power Council, discusses some of the major issues impacting publicly run electrical utilities including renewable energy, protecting grids against security threats and challenges financing infrastructure improvements. Hosted by Andrew Coen.

City Council approved another 30-day contract, risking the long-term deal.

The end of the probe was disclosed in offering documents for a $67 million refunding deal.

The council wants to buy time to decide on a longer term water contract.

City council members say they need more time to consider contract and other options.

It's the utility's first long-term debt issuance since a court ruling that could have credit repercussions for SRP and other public utilities.

S&P Global Ratings assigned negative outlooks to the five special purpose districts due to flood damage.

The law provides increased revenue-raising flexibility for storm water management.

Debt restructuring proposals for the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority’s senior revenue bonds haven't included any reduction in principal.