Guana Cay resort suffers 300 hours without power in month

A Guana Cay resort owner estimates his business has had over 300 hours without power since September 1, spending more than $5,000 on generator fuel last month and putting plans for six more villas on hold until supply is dependable or solar is installed.

Why it matters:Unreliable utility power on an out-island is raising operating costs, cancelling bookings and delaying hospitality expansion, which bears on investment decisions and utility infrastructure priorities. (Negative development)