Congress refusing to back down on Whitefish’s canceled Puerto Rico power contract

Published October 31, 2017 4:01am ET



Congress over the coming weeks will scrutinize the no-bid contract between Puerto Rico and Whitefish Energy, even though it was canceled Sunday, and will push for long-term reforms of the island’s bankrupt power utility.

The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority canceled the $300 million contract with Whitefish after criticism mounted over the terms of the deal and qualifications of the company.

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