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Puerto Rico sues Luma in first push to cancel contract with private power company
- Puerto Rico files to cancel the Luma contract over unmet promises and ongoing outages.
- Governor González accuses Luma of failure to deliver the expected reliability and accountability.
- Luma says it is exploring legal options and remains committed to the energy transition.
- The lawsuit coincides with hearings on Luma and Genera PR fee requests and potential rate increases.
- Luma asserts measurable progress but acknowledges more work remains.
- González appointed an energy czar to pursue termination if warranted.
- The government cites nearly $11 billion in federal funds for grid work.
- Opponents demand accountability for a service as essential as electricity.
- Residents face potential higher bills amid ongoing outages and reconstructions.
- The dispute follows years of grid neglect and debt restructuring efforts.
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