Scripps National Correspondent Amber Strong looks into climate change's impact on the Caribbean islands and the race to find a solution.
The U.S. Virgin Islands are a paradise rich with crystal-clear waters and even richer in culture. But residents there say there's a price to paradise.
Decades of mismanagement and costly business deals have led to millions of dollars in debt for the partially government, partially private WAPA. Payne says that's part of the problem, calling for federal oversight. This leads to costs that are volatile and unpredictable, especially since the island's refinery temporarily closed in 2012 and again in 2021 after a damning U.S. Environmental Protection Agency report.SEE MORE: Unexpected weather in parts of the US as summer season approaches
GOV. ALBERT BRYAN JR.: I think we're prepared now for another storm. We have a lot of the infrastructure in place, but every day we get a little bit stronger.Kyle Fleming, the island's director of energy, walks a line as a liaison between the governor's office and the power company, serving as chairman of WAPA's governing board.
In 2007, they installed their first solar project, eventually building an outdoor gymnasium with a rooftop of solar panels and adding solar panels to various buildings throughout the campus. While the upfront investment for solar on an individual level is cheaper than ever, it's still about $15,000 for a household — a price tag not remotely affordable for most residents.
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