Here’s a $17 billion blueprint for how to rebuild Puerto Rico’s electric grid.

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By Amelia UrryDec 13, 2017, 2:50 pm124 ptsTrending
Called “Build Back Better,” the plan focuses on providing immediate relief while also making the island’s energy infrastructure more resilient to future storms. That means fortifying the electric transmission system and bulking up defenses at power plants and substations. The plan also envisions a Puerto…

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