The Abundance We’re Not Tapping
Clean energy is now the cheapest option in much of the world. In Puerto Rico, what holds back utility-scale solar is political and institutional, not technological.
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The Supreme Court’s Removal Decisions and What They Mean for Puerto Rico
Two June 2026 Supreme Court rulings on presidential removal power raise questions about protections for Oversight Board members. We explain why PROMESA’s for-cause protection is more likely than not to hold.
The Morning After: When the Board Leaves Puerto Rico
Ten years after PROMESA, the question isn’t when the Oversight Board will leave, but what will remain when it does. Puerto Rico needs to start building its own institutional capacity now.
Now Is the Time for Utility-Scale Renewable Energy
Puerto Rico’s GNP is back where it was in 1998, and reliable, low-cost energy is a precondition for growth. With federal tax credits, utility-scale solar is the fastest and cheapest way to get there.
CNE Review – March 2026
PREPA’s bankruptcy enters its ninth year still without an agreement. We look at how the size of a settlement would translate into higher electricity bills.
PREPA Title III: Threading the Needle
Nine years into PREPA’s bankruptcy, there is still no deal with bondholders. We map the range of possible settlements, what each would add to electricity bills, and why delay is itself a cost.
CNE Review – November 2025
A data-driven methodology to start building a modern industrial policy for Puerto Rico. Economic complexity shows where the island is already competitive and where it could diversify next.
Economic Complexity: Using Data to Identify Puerto Ricoā€™s Opportunities
Puerto Rico ranks 10th among U.S. states and territories in economic complexity, with hidden capabilities beyond pharmaceuticals. We propose using these tools as the basis for a modern industrial policy.