Resilient Power Puerto Rico

Resilient Power Puerto Rico is a non-governmental organisation based in San Juan, Puerto Rico working on environment & climate, humanitarian aid & disaster relief, community development.

Resilient Power Puerto Rico (RPPR) is a non-profit organisation working with marginalised and underserved communities in Puerto Rico to respond to, rebuild from and prosper after extreme climate events and disasters. It works to expand access to decentralised, distributed and renewable energy, mainly solar power with battery storage, installed at community centres, clinics and elderly care homes. Its work includes co-developing solar systems with local organisations, providing technical assistance and proposal development, and distributing unrestricted emergency aid to community responders after disasters such as Hurricane Fiona. It has reported collaborating on dozens of energy systems across more than 20 municipalities, and it runs a community-led approach that aims to give communities local control over renewable energy assets.