Building a Just, Innovative, and Renewable Energy Transition From the Bottom-Up: The Story of Casa Pueblo
Event Summary
The Great Cities Institute (GCI) at the University of Illinois Chicago was honored to host Dr. Arturo A. Massol Deyá, Associate Director of Casa Pueblo in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, for a timely and inspiring talk and discussion on community-driven energy transformation.
Dr. Massol Deyá shared insights from Casa Pueblo’s groundbreaking activation of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean’s first interconnected network of solar microgrids—a historic achievement demonstrating how communities can build resilient, democratic energy systems independent of centralized fossil-fuel infrastructure. The event included a facilitated discussion that created space for shared insights, dialogue, and reflection on advancing community-led renewable energy solutions.
Event Details (as held):
- Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: Great Cities Institute (412 S. Peoria St., Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60607)