Rivera Schatz stated that both initiatives aim to reduce electricity costs and improve the reliability of the service, which he said affects economic activity and the quality of life of citizens. ^[1] Senate Bill 1636 proposes incorporating excess energy from hospitals, industries, and businesses into the grid to increase electricity availability during peak demand. ^[2] Senate Resolution 657 proposes covering electricity subsidies with funds from the General Fund to reduce the burden on consumers. ^[3] Thomas Rivera Schatz, president of the Senate, introduced two legislative measures to address high electricity costs and increase energy generation. ^[4] Senate Bill 1636 proposes allowing hospitals, industries and commercial sites to feed surplus on-site generated power into the public electrical grid. ^[5] Senate Resolution 657 proposes the Puerto Rico government cover electricity subsidy costs using $904.2 million in reported government contract savings, with no new taxes. ^[6] Governor Jenniffer González Colón presented a similar electricity subsidy proposal to the Fiscal Oversight Board on 30 October. ^[7]