Resilient Power Puerto Rico

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

Resilient Power Puerto Rico is a non-profit organisation based in San Juan that works to expand access to decentralised, distributed and renewable energy for underserved communities in Puerto Rico. It strengthens community capacity to respond to, rebuild from and prepare for natural and human-caused disasters. The organisation co-develops solar energy systems with local organisations, providing research tools, technical assistance and project management support. Its work began in response to Hurricane Maria in 2017 and continued through emergency funding after Hurricane Fiona in 2022, which distributed unrestricted grants to community centres and funded solar installations, battery storage and repairs at community centres, clinics and elder care homes. Through its Red de Redes network and Fondo de Recuperación de Emergencias, it supports community-led energy justice, climate adaptation and sustainable local economic development. Its stated principles include equity, inclusivity, sustainability and collaboration.