As a result, many Puerto Ricans have been forced to buy generators. Those who can afford it have turned to solar energy. Under the Biden administration, federal climate programs, including funds from the Inflation Reduction Act and FEMA’s hazard mitigation initiatives, expanded incentives for rooftop solar and battery storage in disaster-prone places like Puerto Rico. These efforts included grants, rebates, and low- or no-cost installations through programs such as Programa Acceso Solar.