Global think tank working to accelerate the energy transition through economic and financial analyses. https://ieefa.org/https://bsky.app/profile/ieefa-northamerica.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/ieefa-northamerica.bsky.social/post/3mlywfzomzs2bLas funciones en conflicto que desempeña New Fortress Energy como proveedor de combustible y operador de las centrales eléctricas de Puerto Rico siguen imponiendo costos a los abonados. Continuar dependencia del gas natural perpetuar este riesgo. Más: https://buff.ly/d1pe37J16 May 2026 22:46 +0000at://did:plc:pcmeta7exuddmzbnxva5bfo6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlywfzomzs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ieefa-northamerica.bsky.social/post/3mlywcho62k2bThe conflicting roles New Fortress Energy holds as both a fuel supplier and operator of Puerto Rico’s power plants continue to impose costs on ratepayers. Continuing or intensifying Puerto Rico’s dependence on natural gas will only perpetuate this risk. https://buff.ly/c7qRUIB16 May 2026 22:44 +0000at://did:plc:pcmeta7exuddmzbnxva5bfo6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlywcho62k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ieefa-northamerica.bsky.social/post/3mlyh7p7dnl2eThis week, we hosted a webinar featuring a discussion with IEEFA's Dennis Wamsted and @All4Energy's Jackson Voss on the national and local aspects of the financial risks to overbuilding gas-fired generation in the U.S. Watch the recording here: https://buff.ly/a1PaaX916 May 2026 18:14 +0000at://did:plc:pcmeta7exuddmzbnxva5bfo6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlyh7p7dnl2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/ieefa-northamerica.bsky.social/post/3mltp2kjxvq2xDada la rápida expansión de la energía solar en techos en todo Puerto Rico, este es el año para que la isla amplíe sus esfuerzos en energías renovables y no quede atada combustibles fósiles volátiles, poco fiables y costosos. Nuestra hoja informativa: https://ieefa.org/resources/el-exceso-de-generacion-con-combustibles-fosiles-representa-una-amenaza-para-los-costos14 May 2026 20:51 +0000at://did:plc:pcmeta7exuddmzbnxva5bfo6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltp2kjxvq2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/ieefa-northamerica.bsky.social/post/3mltov72t372aGiven the rapid expansion of solar power generation across Puerto Rico, this is the year for the island to expand renewable energy efforts, not tie itself to volatile, unreliable, and expensive fossil fuels. More in our fact sheet: https://ieefa.org/resources/overbuilding-fossil-fuel-generation-threatens-puerto-ricos-affordability-and-climate14 May 2026 20:48 +0000at://did:plc:pcmeta7exuddmzbnxva5bfo6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltov72t372ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ieefa-northamerica.bsky.social/post/3mlt7lbbmmt26The blistering pace of solar and battery storage buildout appears set to continue for at least the next two years, allowing renewables to keep winning market share from coal and gas in U.S. power markets. via @theenergymix.com https://buff.ly/W2sagoQ14 May 2026 16:14 +0000at://did:plc:pcmeta7exuddmzbnxva5bfo6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlt7lbbmmt26https://bsky.app/profile/ieefa-northamerica.bsky.social/post/3mlr46qq7bd2aOur analysis of New Fortress Energy's debt restructuring reveals four hidden issues that carry material consequences for investors, creditors, and Mexico's broader gas infrastructure ambitions. via Mexico Business News https://mexicobusiness.news/oilandgas/news/ieefa-new-fortress-energys-bankruptcy-reveals-systemic-failures13 May 2026 20:08 +0000at://did:plc:pcmeta7exuddmzbnxva5bfo6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlr46qq7bd2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ieefa-northamerica.bsky.social/post/3mlqtjmkgo22xLos abonados de Puerto Rico enfrentan riesgos de los actuales planes de sobredimensionamiento de la red, con nuevas centrales de gas. Esto incluye no cumplir el objetivo del 100% energías renovables para 2050. Más en nuestro nuevo informe: https://ieefa.org/resources/el-exceso-de-generacion-con-combustibles-fosiles-representa-una-amenaza-para-los-costos-013 May 2026 17:33 +0000at://did:plc:pcmeta7exuddmzbnxva5bfo6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqtjmkgo22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/ieefa-northamerica.bsky.social/post/3mlqtht6zij2qPuerto Rico ratepayers face significant risks from current plans to overbuild the grid with new gas plants. This includes not meeting the island's 100% renewables by 2050 goal, due to the non-viability of biodiesel and green hydrogen as future fuels. https://ieefa.org/resources/overbuilding-fossil-fuel-generation-threatens-puerto-ricos-affordability-and-climate-013 May 2026 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:pcmeta7exuddmzbnxva5bfo6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqtht6zij2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/ieefa-northamerica.bsky.social/post/3mlqjjllgpg2aThere's no question "that they’re going to pass [the cost] on to ratepayers...because they're being ordered by the federal government to do this," says IEEFA's Seth Feaster on the aging U.S. coal plants being forced to stay open. via @keatonpeters.bsky.social https://buff.ly/60KmZku13 May 2026 14:34 +0000at://did:plc:pcmeta7exuddmzbnxva5bfo6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqjjllgpg2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ieefa-northamerica.bsky.social/post/3mloharstnu2mIf all the proposed new gas generation capacity in Puerto Rico is built, it will be significantly underutilized. An overbuilt system could place additional fixed costs on customers for decades. via @newsismybusines https://newsismybusiness.com/ieefa-puerto-rico-risks-overbuilding-gas-power-system/12 May 2026 18:48 +0000at://did:plc:pcmeta7exuddmzbnxva5bfo6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mloharstnu2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ieefa-northamerica.bsky.social/post/3mloa7iatua2mLa contratación por parte del gobierno puertorriqueño de nueva capacidad de generación sin modelo los impactos en las tarifas eléctricas socava la eficacia de una planificación energética sólida y pone a los abonados en riesgo de tarifas más altas. Más: https://ieefa.org/resources/el-exceso-de-generacion-con-combustibles-fosiles-representa-una-amenaza-para-los-costos12 May 2026 16:42 +0000at://did:plc:pcmeta7exuddmzbnxva5bfo6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mloa7iatua2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ieefa-northamerica.bsky.social/post/3mloa5olyhi2sThe Puerto Rican government's contracting for new generation capacity without any modeling of electric rate impacts undermines the effectiveness of sound energy planning in Puerto Rico and puts ratepayers at risk of even higher rates. Fact sheet: https://ieefa.org/resources/overbuilding-fossil-fuel-generation-threatens-puerto-ricos-affordability-and-climate12 May 2026 16:41 +0000at://did:plc:pcmeta7exuddmzbnxva5bfo6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mloa5olyhi2shttps://bsky.app/profile/ieefa-northamerica.bsky.social/post/3mlnyiptluw2sWe are excited to partner with the Alliance for Affordable Energy for an upcoming webinar on the financial risks facing the rush to build out gas-fired power generation in the U.S. Register here: buff.ly/Myi7fXA12 May 2026 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:pcmeta7exuddmzbnxva5bfo6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnyiptluw2shttps://bsky.app/profile/ieefa-northamerica.bsky.social/post/3mlm6m6ag6t2b"Costs for turbines, installation, and new supply pipelines have all risen sharply in the past couple of years," says IEEFA's Dennis Wamsted. "These higher costs will clearly impose new burdens on consumers." via The Energy Mix https://www.theenergymix.com/no-end-in-sight-for-rising-gas-plant-costs-analysts-warn/#respond11 May 2026 21:08 +0000at://did:plc:pcmeta7exuddmzbnxva5bfo6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlm6m6ag6t2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ieefa-northamerica.bsky.social/post/3mllhhvexis2bThe Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) is on BlueSky! We examine issues related to energy markets, trends, and policies. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to a diverse, sustainable and profitable energy economy. Follow us for the latest from IEEFA North America!11 May 2026 14:14 +0000at://did:plc:pcmeta7exuddmzbnxva5bfo6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllhhvexis2b