Categorical Exclusion Determinations: Puerto Rico

Develop regulatory framework for possibly privatized electric utility in Puerto Rico. Work will include information/policy analysis, preparation of reports, and electronic dissemination of info.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Municipality of Canovanas, Puerto Rico CX(s) Applied: B5.1, B5.16 Date: 01/31/2013 Location(s): Puerto Rico Offices(s): Golden Field Office

Puerto Rico State Energy Program for Physical Year 2012 CX(s) Applied: A9, A11 Date: 08/30/2012 Location(s): Puerto Rico Offices(s): Golden Field Office

Puerto Rico-City-Toa Baja CX(s) Applied: A9, A11, B2.5, B5.1 Date: 07/16/2012 Location(s): Puerto Rico Offices(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

DOE is proposing to provide federal funding to the Puerto Rico Energy Affairs Administration to support local and
regional efforts to address and achieve measurable improvements in market conditions for both commercial and
residential rooftop photovoltaic (PV) solar arrays.

Installation of an approximate 53 kW solar photovoltaic system on the roof of City Hall and a wind system (approximately 6 wind turbines at approximately 5 kW each).

1) Develop energy efficiency and conservation strategy, 2) technical consultant services to administer the grant, which includes travel, materials, and equipment, and 3) upgrade lighting and install air conditioning systems at City Hall; conduct energy audits, upgrade lighting and air conditioning systems at the Municipal Clinical Facility and Angel “Lito” Pena Fine Arts Center.

1) Create a green revolving loan fund, 2) installation of a green roof covering on the Criallo Science and Technology Center, 3) retrofit building lighting system at the Municipal Government Building, 4) feasibility study for establishing a wind farm including installation of 2 meteorological towers to collect data, 5) installation of an approximate 5 kW solar photovoltaic system and LED lighting and solar-powered lighting in parking lot at the Mariolga Head Start Center, 6) installation of an approximate 5 kW solar photovoltaic system on the Santa Elvira Community Center, and 7) installation of solar hot water heaters and photovoltaic systems on approximately 45 residences and the Villa Turabo Community Center.

Recipient proposes to create an energy efficiency action plan during Phase I and implement energy efficiency programs during Phase II in Puerto Rico, over a three year program.

1) Develop energy efficiency and conservation strategy, 2) install energy efficient lighting, emergency generator, and air conditioning at new Vega Baja Library, 3) install light-emitting diode (LED) devices and equipment, compact fluorescent and regular fluorescent lighting in areas not covered by LED lighting, micro-movement sensors to turn on/off lighting circuits and air conditioning controls, and optimizing the use and controls of air conditioning systems on the Vega Baja Library.