Groups Sue FEMA for Limiting Renewables, Rebuilding Puerto Rico's Polluting Power Grid

Advocacy groups filed a lawsuit alleging that FEMA failed to consider environmental impacts and renewable energy options when rebuilding Puerto Rico's power grid after Hurricane Maria.
The lawsuit claims that FEMA improperly used disaster funds to restore an outdated, fossil fuel-based grid that causes health issues, blackouts, and environmental damage.
Plaintiffs argue that FEMA violated laws by not assessing alternatives like solar and storage that would strengthen the grid and reduce pollution.
The suit says FEMA's reliance on polluting plants puts communities at risk and disregards Puerto Ricans' desire for sustainable energy sources.
Groups say that rebuilding the old grid makes Puerto Rico more vulnerable to disasters and less resilient.