Power sector organization urges governor to swiftly counter 'radicals' causing grid disruption
Hey there, check out this scoop! Energy Secretary Chris Wright dropped by Americas Newsroom to chat about his priorities under President Donald Trump and his thoughts on climate change.
Now, Puerto Rico's power grid is in shambles, putting the island's residents in a pickle. A pro-energy group has penned a letter to Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón, calling out so-called "left wing extremists" who allegedly want to shove their climate change agenda down the island's throat.
Here's the deal: According to American Energy Institute CEO Jason Isaac, these extremists tried to ram the Green New Deal through Congress when González-Colón was Puerto Rico's Resident Commissioner, but they failed. Now, they're using the courts to impose their will, Isaac wrote in his letter.
Citing three active tracks of litigation, Isaac claims these goons aim to bankrupt energy companies or force them into outcomes that would be a disaster for Puerto Rico and the rest of the nation. Isaac's Spill reminds us of Environmental Law Institute's Climate Judiciary Project (CJP), which has been instrumental in the green energy push in Puerto Rico and beyond.
In 2018, the Washington, D.C.-based ELI created the CJP to provide up-to-date information about climate change litigation to judges across various courts. This project has gained traction in appellate courts and multiple states, including Puerto Rico, as part of the ongoing push for high-profile litigation against the oil industry.
Digital has previously reported on the ELI, a group funded by left-leaning nonprofits, and its ties to judges and experts involved in climate change litigation. Critics say ELI has been meddling right before cases hit the courts, tainting over 2,000 American judges at the federal and state level.
In response to Digital's investigation, ELI Communications Director Nick Collin said, "ELI provides highly respected judicial education programs. The Climate Judiciary Project offers evidence-based information about climate science and trends in the law, ensuring judges can make informed decisions."
Gonzalez, a Republican, seems open to embracing fossil fuels. Isaac's letter to her suggests three steps to combat climate activists on the island:
- Withdrawing Puerto Rico's complaint in the Puerto Rico v. Exxon Mobil case.
- Filing amicus briefs in two ongoing lawsuits to dismiss them with prejudice.
- Appointing judges who respect the separation of powers and steer clear of political issues.
It's essential to remember that power failures in Puerto Rico have become the norm, costing the island an estimated $230 million in lost revenue daily. Predictably, the island's residents are the ones paying the price, coping with constant blackouts caused by climate litigation hindering grid improvement.
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- Energy Secretary Chris Wright's conversation about climate change and his priorities under President Donald Trump highlighted the intersection of energy, politics, and general news.
- Puerto Rico's power grid crisis has prompted a letter from the American Energy Institute CEO, Jason Isaac, to Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón, warning of "left wing extremists" aiming to impose their climate change agenda.
- Isaac, in his letter, accuses these extremists of employing litigation strategies to bankrupt or manipulate energy companies, which could negatively impact Puerto Rico and the nation as a whole.
- The Climate Judiciary Project (CJP) of the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) has gained traction in the push for green energy litigation in Puerto Rico and other regions.
- Ostensibly neutral, ELI has been scrutinized for its alleged interference with judges and experts involved in climate change litigation, as reported by Digital.
- In response to Digital's investigation, ELI's Communications Director, Nick Collin, defended the organization, stating that it provides evidence-based information to judges for informed decision-making.
- With power failures in Puerto Rico becoming a recurring issue, costing the island an estimated $230 million daily, it's crucial for Puerto Rico's government to combat climate activists, as suggested by Isaac's letter, to ensure grid improvement and prevent further economic losses.
