ENERGY AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act No. 73 of May 28, 2008, created the Puerto Rico Economic Development Incentives Act. It also created the Energy Affairs Administration under the Department of Economic Development and Commerce with all of the powers, duties, functions and authority that it had as the Energy Affairs Administration, created by Act No. 128 of June 29, 1997, as amended.


MISSION

Implement public policy to develop alternative and renewable energy sources and establish programs to reduce the costs and maximize energy efficieny through the management, use, protection and conservation of Puerto Rico's energy resources.


VISION

Move towards a future where energy is more efficient, less vulnerable, affordable and environmentally sustainable.


ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Energy Affairs Administration is comprised of the following organizational units:

  • Administration Division
  • Energy Support and Education Division
  • Public Policy and Research Division
  • Office of the Executive Director

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

The Energy Affairs Administration is located in the Cruz A. Matos Environmental Agencies Building at Km. 6.3, Highway 8838, El Cinco Sector, San Juan, Puerto Rico.


PROGRAMMATIC STRUCTURE

POSITIONS FILLED

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012
Sept./08 Sept./09 Sept./10 Feb./11 Proj.

 

Total amount of positions 16 21 24 28 28

Data comes from the Agency's Certified Headcount Reports. Figures for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 were estimated during the budget formulation process.


PROGRAM

Preservation and Administration of Energy Affairs


Program Description

Promote the use of alternative and renewable sources of energy, as well as encourage energy conservation to create a future where energy is more efficient, affordable, less vulnerable and environmentally sustainable.


Objectives

  • Develop Enegry Management training and certification programs for engineers, operations and maintenance personnel.
  • Motivate Agencies, so they can become an example of energy conservation and the main proponents of the use of renewable energy sources through the implementation of an Energy Conservation and Efficiency Plan for the Executive Branch.
  • Continue efforts to achieve energy efficiency codes at the commercial and residential levels.

Customers

Businesses, industries, schools, hospitals, government agencies, municipalities, universities and the general community, among others.


Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 16 16 19 18
Judges, Lawyers, and Legal Staff 0 2 2 1
Other staff 0 2 2 5
Planning, Budget, Statistics, Auditing, and Finance 0 1 1 4
Total, Positions 16 21 24 28


FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 is $48,081,000. The funding includes: $332,000 from the Joint Resolution - General Funds, $1,031,000 from Federal Grants and $26,718,000 from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) funds.

Operational Expenses reflect an increase of $24,988,000 in comparison with the funds allocated in Fiscal Year 2010-2011. This increase is due to the creation of The Energy Fund and to the fact that the Agency was eligible to obtain additional federal ARRA funds.

Act Num. 83 of July 19, 2010, known as the Puerto Rico Green Energy Law, created the Puerto Rico Green Energy Fund. Starting in Fiscal Year 2011-2012, it will receive funding from motor vehicle and motorcycle taxes collected by the Department of the Treasury. The income from this special fund will be used to promote the generation of green energy markets and the development of mechanisms to grant incentives for the establishment, organization and operation of green energy production units at commercial scales in Puerto Rico to stimulate the development of sustainable energy systems that generate savings and efficiency.

One of the contributing federal programs is the State Energy Program that grants funds for administrative expenses to be used in the development of energy conservation projects, energy efficiency and sources of renewable energy. In Fiscal Year 2011-2012, it is estimated that there will be an increase in federal funds to encourage energy efficiency through the Formula Grant Part of the State Energy Program.

Federal ARRA funds from competitive federal grant programs will contribute $26,718,000 to the state conservation and energy efficiency programs, intelligent energy distribution systems as well as research and alternative energy sources development programs.


SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Preservation and Administration of Energy Affairs 1,242 6,361 23,093 48,081
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 1,242 6,361 23,093 48,081
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations
Preservation and Administration of Energy Affairs 0 1,200 3,000 0
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 0 1,200 3,000 0
Total, Program 1,242 7,561 26,093 48,081
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 538 298 34 332
Federal Grants 594 412 322 1,031
Other Income 110 0 0 0
State Special Funds 0 0 0 20,000
Local Stabilization Fund 0 853 339 0
Federal Economic Stimulus - ARRA 0 4,798 22,398 26,718
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 1,242 6,361 23,093 48,081
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Federal Economic Stimulus - ARRA 0 1,200 3,000 0
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 0 1,200 3,000 0
Total, Funding Sources 1,242 7,561 26,093 48,081
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 1,060 2,065 1,386 911
Rent and Utilities 16 4 4 287
Purchased Services 49 100 55 0
Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions 0 1,250 2,500 846
Transportation Expenses 26 38 13 434
Professional Services 32 2,347 19,021 25,143
Other Expenses 26 24 0 0
Non Distributed Allocations 0 93 82 20,000
Equipment Purchases 10 221 10 113
Federal Grants Matching Allocation 0 189 0 0
Office Supplies and other Materials 15 30 22 276
Advertising and Media Expenses 8 0 0 71
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 1,242 6,361 23,093 48,081
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Incentives and Subsidies for Services to Citizens 0 1,200 3,000 0
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 0 1,200 3,000 0
Total, Expense Category 1,242 7,561 26,093 48,081