A rate review is a regulatory process led by the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau (PREB) to evaluate and approve the costs necessary to operate, maintain, and modernize Puerto Rico’s electric system. The PREB is the entity responsible for approving any changes to electric rates.
To view documents, resolutions, calendars, and other materials related to the process, visit the official rate review record at the PREB.
See official record: NEPR-AP-2023-0003
The PREB leads and oversees the rate review process, evaluates the information submitted by the participants and issues the final determinations.
Participants include the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA), operators LUMA and Genera PR, as well as consumer representatives and other interested parties.
Submission
Participating parties present, support and challenge the information submitted for regulatory evaluation.
Review
The PREB analyzes the submitted information and may request additional data.
Public participation
The process includes public hearings and opportunities for interested parties to provide comments.
Determination
After completing its evaluation, the PREB issues a decision regarding the rates and other matters related to the case.
LUMA operates and maintains Puerto Rico’s electric transmission and distribution (T&D) system.
As part of the rate review process, we present technical and operational information related to the needs of the T&D system. Decisions regarding rates and charges fall under the PREB.
The PREB is the entity responsible for approving the rates and charges related to electric service.
No. LUMA participates in the regulatory process, but decisions regarding rates and charges are made by the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau.
You can access public documents, resolutions and determinations related to the rate review through the official case record at the PREB.