Justice Partners Town Hall
September 17, 2026
Puerto
Rico’S
Clean
Energy
Future
Earthjustice is partnering with frontline communities and local organizations across Puerto Rico to protect public health, strengthen energy independence, and accelerate the transition to 100% clean energy.
Join Laura Arroyo, Lorena Vélez, and Ana Correa to hear how local leaders are advancing rooftop solar and battery storage to help communities withstand climate-fueled disasters, reduce dependence on fragile energy systems, and create a cleaner, more reliable energy future.
- This town hall-style event will include a live Q&A where you can submit questions for our speakers.
- The event platform will offer closed captioning and the option to dial in by phone for audio-only access.
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Questions? Please contact events@earthjustice.org
About the speakers
Laura Arroyo is a senior attorney with Earthjustice’s Florida Regional Office, based in Miami, Florida.
Laura’s focus is on litigation and advocacy for energy and environmental justice issues in Puerto Rico.
Lorena I. Vélez-Miranda is a senior associate attorney with Earthjustice and a native of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, now based in San Juan. For the past five years, she has worked alongside communities and partner organizations across Puerto Rico on energy and environmental issues, seeking to advance equitable and sustainable solutions for the archipelago she calls home.
Ana Correa is a supervising litigation paralegal with Earthjustice’s Florida Regional Office.
Ana’s focus is on Florida and Puerto Rico matters.
Photo credits:
- Solar panels at the rooftop of Ballajá Infantry Barracks Building (Cuartel de Infantería de Ballajá) in Old San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Erika P. Rodriguez for Earthjustice)
- Laura Arroyo (Maria Alejandra Cardona for Earthjustice)
- Lorena Vélez (Photo courtesy of Lorena Vélez)