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BOLQUES BULLETIN: JANUARY TO FEBRUARY 2025 EDITION
I’m honored and grateful to continue serving you as yourSenator-At-Large in the 36th Legislature of the VirginIslands. This victory is ours, built on your trust, support,and belief in what we can achieve together. Over the pastterm, we’ve made real progress: improving public safety,investing in youth, strengthening our economy, andcelebrating our Culture. But there’s still so much more todo, and I’m ready to keep working for you.
Senator Bolques Commends WAPA's Milestone in Solar Energy with the opening of Petronella Solar Farm
U.S. Virgin Islands – Senator At-Large Angel Bolques Jr. celebrates the commissioning of the Petronella Solar Farm on St. Croix, applauding the Water and Power Authority (WAPA) for taking a significant step toward clean, sustainable, and reliable energy for the territory. The 10-megawatt solar farm on the east end of St. Croix represents a shift in energy production, reducing reliance on traditional generators and expensive fossil fuels while delivering quantifiable fuel savings. Senator Bolques expressed his optimism, calling the project "progress for the Virgin Islands" and reaffirming his advocacy for renewable energy.
Senator At Large Angel Bolques Jr. Highlights the 2023 Economic Report from the Bureau of Economic Research
Senator At Large Angel Bolques Jr. Highlights the 2023 Economic Report from the Bureau of Economic Research
Senator-At-Large Angel Bolques Jr. Expresses Deep Concern Over Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority's Capacity and Reliability
Senator-At-Large Angel Bolques Jr. Expresses Deep Concern Over Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority's Capacity and Reliability
Senator-At-Large Angel Bolques Jr. Explores Eaton Arecibo Micro Grid; Networking and Paving the Way for Clean Energy Solutions in the Virgin Islands
Senator-At-Large Angel Bolques Jr. toured the Eaton Arecibo Micro Grid in Puerto Rico in a significant stride toward clean energy infrastructure, joined by key figures of Eaton Electrical and Industrial Power Management Solutions, Luna Energy Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands Director of Energy - and WAPA Governing Board Chair, Kyle Fleming, and other energy representatives; the visit illuminated the vital role of microgrids in fostering a resilient, sustainable, and efficient energy future.
