Project Equity
Project Equity is more than just an energy project; it is a symbol of unity and progress. By ensuring that American citizens in Puerto Rico receive the same quality power as those on the mainland, we are fostering a stronger, more resilient, and interconnected America.
US Mainland to Puerto Rico
2025 – 2032
1,850 Miles
2.1 GW
525 kV HVDC bi-metallic return undersea power cable & 625 miles HVAC underground
Why we do it
At the Caribbean Basin Power Authority, we are committed to bringing America together by ensuring that every American, including those in Puerto Rico, has access to the same quality power as the mainland. Where better to resolve unnecessarily high costs of electricity, relieve endemic poverty, and ensure reliable power even after a Category 5 hurricane than Puerto Rico? Project Equity is our answer to these challenges, aiming to unite America by delivering reliable and cost-effective electricity to the island, ensuring resilience against natural disasters and fostering economic growth.
How we do it
Project Equity is designed to transform Puerto Rico’s energy landscape by addressing the island’s vulnerabilities, especially in the face of hurricanes. By moving baseload generation off-island and installing a robust undersea and underground transmission system, we provide consistent and affordable power. This initiative significantly lowers electricity costs, improves the reliability of the power supply, fosters economic growth by attracting new investments and creating jobs, and reduces tens of billions of dollars in future costs to the U.S. Treasury for hurricane restoration. Additionally, it strengthens important ties between the United States and Puerto Rico, enhancing national security and energy independence while allowing American energy generators to profit from their surplus electricity.
What we do
Project Equity is designed to transform Puerto Rico’s energy landscape by addressing the island’s vulnerabilities, especially in the face of hurricanes. By moving baseload generation off-island and installing a robust undersea and underground transmission system, we provide consistent and affordable power. This initiative significantly lowers electricity costs, improves the reliability of the power supply, fosters economic growth by attracting new investments and creating jobs, and reduces tens of billions of dollars in future costs to the U.S. Treasury for hurricane restoration. Additionally, it strengthens important ties between the United States and Puerto Rico, enhancing national security and energy independence while allowing American energy generators to profit from their surplus electricity.
Benefits for Puerto Rico
Let’s bring affordable energy to all Americans
If you have questions about what we are doing or how you or your organization can support, or better yet, join us in our efforts, we are here to talk and eagerly look forward to our conversation.