18 June 2013                                       

GPA TO PRESENT TO MAYORS ON

PILOT WIND TURBINE PROJECT

The Guam Power Authority will be making a presentation to the Mayor’s Council of Guam (MCOG) on an upcoming wind turbine pilot project to be constructed along Cross Island Road in Yona.  The presentation is scheduled to begin at 1130hrs this Wednesday at the MCOG Office in Hagatna.  The project derives from an US Department of Interior Office of Insular Affairs Grant in the amount of $1.5M for the installation of a single 275kW wind turbine.  Bid announcements are expected to be issued by early July 2013 with a project deadline for completion by July 2015.

The wind turbine project is located the Cotal region of Yona on a lot under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Parks & Recreation,” stated Joaquin Flores, GPA General Manager, “At the completion, it is anticipated that this project will  produce wind generated power to serve approximately 25 residential homes.”

Through this pilot project, GPA hopes to gain experience in the construction management, operation, maintenance and grid interconnection of wind turbines.  This also opens opportunities to work with local educational institutions in developing technical trades to support such technology on Guam and in the region.

“As the renewable energy industry grows on our island, GPA envisions this pilot project will demonstrate renewable viability on Guam to support the transition from oil to jobs,” stated Flores, “This in turn will aid in improving our economy and the island quality of life for residents and businesses on Guam.”

Annual Energy Projection, KWH                  =  25% Capacity Factor x 365 days per year

                                                                                    x 24 hours per day x 275KW will

turbine output

                                                                        = .25 x 365 x 24 x 274

                                                                        = 602,250 kwh annual projection

No. of Customers Served                              = 602,250 kwh per year / (2000 kwh per

                                                                                    customer per month x 12 months per year)

                                                                        = 602,250 / (2000 x 12)

= 25 customers

ANNUAL SUMMARY
Projected Wind Power (KWH)1	Equivalent Savings
	Lbs. of CO2 Saved	Automobiles Removed From Roadways	Gallons of Gasoline Saved	Barrels of Oil Saved2	Oil Cost Saving3		Customer LEAC Savings4
602,250	1,006,962	60	54,750	918	$ 100,949		$  114,428
Notes:
1.  Based on 25% Capacity Factor
2.  Based on 9.6 MBTU/MWH Average system heat rate and 6.3 MBTU/BBL average RFO heating value; 3.  Based on $110/BBL average residual fuel oil cost, excluding fuel oil handling fees;
4.  Based on current LEAC Factor of $0.19 per kwh

CCU Approves GPA petition to lower LEAC Rate effective 1 August 2013

4 June 2013                                         

CCU APPROVES GPA PETITION TO ADJUST LEAC

During a regular meeting of the Consolidated Commission on Utilities (CCU) this evening, Commissioners approved the Authority request to petition the Public Utilities Commission for their approval to adjust the Levelized Energy Adjustment Clause (LEAC) or Fuel Recovery Surcharge on your monthly billing.

“The petition reflects a decrease of approximately 6.6 percent on the overall residential customer bill,” stated Joaquin C. Flores, P.E. General Manager, “This means that a residential consumption of 1000 kwh will see decrease of $19.21 to that customer’s monthly bill effective 1 August 2013.”

Fuel oil prices have dipped over the past several months; this is evident with the oil market news viewed daily.  World markets have reflected swings that indicate instability across several regions that continue to impact fuel prices internationally, our island is no different.  While the use of fossil fuels will continue to play a significant role with the power industry on Guam, there are ongoing plans to change this with the Authority’s efforts to include alternative/renewable energy like solar and wind.

“We are happy to make this announcement to our customers – it is a welcomed relief from high fuel oil prices,” remarked Flores, “GPA will continue to look and evaluate any opportunity to reduce our operating costs so that any savings can be passed on to our customers.”

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Pilot Program Aims to Reduce Vehicle Fuel Costs

14 May 2013                                       

PILOT PROJECT TO SAVE ON FUEL COSTS ONGOING

GPA Transportation Division has been piloting an initiative to manage, track and reduce fuel usage in the Authority’s fleet of 272 vehicles.  The initiative began last November as an effort aimed a reducing O&M (operations & maintenance) costs related to fleet fuel expenses.  GPA is a mobile organization reliant on the availability of a transportation fleet which includes sedans, utility trucks, and heavy equipment.  The annual fuel budget is approximately $330,000 for unleaded gasoline, and $187,000 for diesel fuel. This is a significant part of the transportation division’s operating expenses.

“Just like any cost conscious family concerned about finances, GPA is just as concerned about its operating expenses,” stated Jimmy Pangelinan, Fleet Services Manager, “Our focus is to refine this ongoing process to provide data to managers on fuel consumption & vehicle utilization – from there, managers can work with their operators to reduce fuel costs.”

Idling of vehicles is a performance metric GPA aims to reduce. Idling accounts for approximately 30% of fuel costs.  This is one metric the Transportation division uses to measure fleet efficiency.  Other metrics include travelling speed and fuel calibration of all vehicles. 

“Ongoing right now is the fuel calibration of all vehicles to accurately measure fuel use and mpg (Miles Per Gallon),” remarked Pangelinan, “At the completion of this phase of the initiative, GPA can project the amount of fuel used for travel time, work and distance to the job site; this information will be used to place better cost controls for managers to help reduce operating costs which in turn provides savings to our customers.”

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GPA Online Payment Undergoing Maintenance

30 April 2013                                                                          

Re:                               PayGPA Online Utility Bill Off line

For Release:                 On Receipt

End Date:                    5:00 p.m. on 2 May 2013

                   

 NOTICE TO ALL GPA RATEPAYERS

The Guam Power Authority advises customers that the PayGPA online utility payment feature is undergoing maintenance at this time.  Customers will not be able to make their online electric utility payments during this period until the maintenance is completed.  Online payment feature is expected to return to service by close of business Wednesday, 2 May 2013.

GPA customers whose electric utility account(s) are delinquent are advised to make payment(s) directly to GPA Customer Service locations to avoid reconnection charges; those customers making payments after 3 p.m. whose electric utility accounts are in arrears are further advised to see a customer representative. 

If you have not received your billing statement, or require information regarding your electric account(s), please contact any GPA Customer Service Office at 647-5787.

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Public Service Announcement

24 April 2013                                                                          

Re:                               PayGPA Online Utility Bill Maintenance

For Release:                 On Receipt

End Date:                    5:00 p.m. on 28 April 2013                

NOTICE TO ALL GPA RATEPAYERS

The Guam Power Authority advises customers that the PayGPA online utility payment feature will be undergoing maintenance from 8:00 a.m. on Saturday 27 April 13 to 5:00 p.m. on  Sunday, 28 April 13.  Customers will not be able to make their online electric utility payments during this period until the maintenance is completed

GPA customers whose electric utility account(s) are delinquent are advised to make payment(s) directly to GPA Customer Service locations to avoid reconnection charges; those customers making payments after 3 p.m. whose electric utility accounts are in arrears are further advised to see a customer representative. 

If you have not received your billing statement, or require information regarding your electric account(s), please contact any GPA Customer Service Office.

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Smart Grid Initiative Update for Southern Part of Guam

8 April 2013                                        

ADVANCED METER INSTALL UPDATE

ON SMART GRID INITIATIVE 

Last Friday, APEX installed 340 meters bringing the island wide total of new digital meters installed to date to 35,755

Today Apex is beginning work in Malojloj while continuing work Ipan Village with completion by this Wednesday.  Apex is also focusing on completing work in Talofofo Village and clean-up work in Baza Gardens/Windward Hills for the remainder of the week.

Apex has also updated their forecast to begin new meter installs in Inarajan and Malesso by Thursday.

Customers in the areas above are advised to please allow access to meter base locations e.g. locked gates, inaccessible meters etc.  Customers can contact APEX to schedule meter installation at 1-855-437-7356 (menu directory with local operator).

• You'll be sent a postcard to let you know work is beginning in your area;
• You will need to make sure there is 3-foot clearance around the meter;
• There will be only a brief power outage while meters are switched;
• You may need to reset some devices such as clocks;
• You do not have to be home when the meters are exchanged;
• The meter personnel may come more than once;
• Your next power bill will show usage from both old and new meters.

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Editor’s Note:  http://guampowerauthority.com/smart_energy_home.html

1 April 2013                                        

REMINDER FOR UPCOMING VILLAGE MEETINGS

IN TALOFOFO & YONA 

The Guam Power Authority is conducting more village meetings beginning tomorrow evening in Talofofo at the Jeromy Newby Youth Center.  GPA representatives will be speaking with residents about the advanced digital meter technology benefits, the installation process and will answer other questions customers may have about the Smart Energy Guam initiative.

Last Thursday, APEX installed 357 meters and Friday they installed 336 bringing the island total of new digital meters installed to date to 34,134

Meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will end at 8:00 p.m.

Upcoming scheduled village meetings are as follows:

1. 4 April 2013,  Village of Yona at the Yona Gymnasium

Installation of the new advanced digital meter technology continues in Yona today.  Tomorrow, APEX will start work in Talofofo, Ipan, Baza Gardens and Windward Hills for the next five working days to complete new meter installations for residential and small commercial customers.

Customers in the areas above are advised to please allow access to meter base locations e.g. locked gates, inaccessible meters etc.  Customers can contact APEX to schedule meter installation at 1-855-437-7356 (menu directory with local operator).

• You'll be sent a postcard to let you know work is beginning in your area;
• You will need to make sure there is 3-foot clearance around the meter;
• There will be only a brief power outage while meters are switched;
• You may need to reset some devices such as clocks;
• You do not have to be home when the meters are exchanged;
• The meter personnel may come more than once;
• Your next power bill will show usage from both old and new meters.

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Editor’s Note:  http://guampowerauthority.com/smart_energy_home.html

29 March 2013                                   

COMPLETION OF FIBER LINE FOR COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT

IN TUMON THIS WEEKEND

The Guam Power Authority and its contractor, ABB/Tropos Networks will complete a major communications fiber optic project this weekend in Tumon.  The project involved the installation of a 96 count strand of cable via an underground conduit along San Vitores Road stretching the length of Hotel Row.

“The entire fiber optic network extends from areas of Harmon Main Office and various substations including Harmon, Macheche, Dededo, Andersen AFB, Guam Airport Authority and the Pagat Substation,” stated Frank Marquez, Construction Inspector with Engineering, “The project is part of the over $100M of 2010 Bond Funded capital improvement projects targeted to improve system reliability by providing a fiber communication link between substations to boost system protection.”

Total cost of the project is $1M and involved outages affecting large parts of Tumon Hotel Row over the past several weekends.

“GPA would like to thank customers for their patience and understanding while our contractors worked to get this vital project completed,” remarked Marquez, “The outages were necessary as a safety precaution for to allow work to be done.”

21 March 2013                                                

NEW ADVANCED METER INSTALLS FOR YONA & TALOFOFO WILL BE AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

The installation of the new advanced digital meters is progressing well in the Southern part of the island – APEX CoAdvantage installers are ahead of schedule.  As such, new meter installation for the villages of Talofofo and Yona will begin sooner than scheduled village meetings.  Residents are asked to please follow guidelines below to ensure a smooth install process with the new meters to their residences.

On the dates and times indicated below, GPA representatives will be speaking with residents about the advanced digital meter technology benefits, the installation process and will answer other questions customers may have about the Smart Energy Guam initiative.

Meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will end at 8:00 p.m.

Upcoming scheduled village meetings in April are as follows:

1. 2 April 2013    Village of Talofofo at the Jeromy Newby Youth Center;
2. 4 April 2013    Village of Yona at the Yona Gymnasium

Installation of the new advanced digital meter technology continues along areas of Agat and Nimitz Hill for residential and small commercial customers.

APEX has installed 369 new meters yesterday for an island wide total of 32,677 new advanced digital meters in the field.

Customers in the areas above are advised to please allow access to meter base locations e.g. locked gates, inaccessible meters etc.  Customers can contact APEX to schedule meter installation at 1-855-437-7356 (menu directory with local operator).

• You'll be sent a postcard to let you know work is beginning in your area;
• You will need to make sure there is 3-foot clearance around the meter;
• There will be only a brief power outage while meters are switched;
• You may need to reset some devices such as clocks;
• You do not have to be home when the meters are exchanged;
• The meter personnel may come more than once;
• Your next power bill will show usage from both old and new meters.

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21 March 2013                                                

UPCOMING VILLAGE MEETINGS

IN TALOFOFO AND YONA 

The Guam Power Authority will be conducting more village meetings for Southern residents during the first week of April.  GPA representatives will be speaking with residents about the advanced digital meter technology benefits, the installation process and will answer other questions customers may have about the Smart Energy Guam initiative.

Meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will end at 8:00 p.m.

Upcoming scheduled village meetings in April are as follows:

1. 2 April 2013    Village of Talofofo at the Jeromy Newby Youth Center;
2. 4 April 2013    Village of Yona at the Yona Gymnasium

Installation of the new advanced digital meter technology continues along areas of Agana Heights, Mangilao, Agat and Nimitz Hill for residential and small commercial customers.

APEX has installed 275 new meters yesterday for an island wide total of 32,469 new advanced digital meters in the field.

Customers in the areas above are advised to please allow access to meter base locations e.g. locked gates, inaccessible meters etc.  Customers can contact APEX to schedule meter installation at 1-855-437-7356 (menu directory with local operator).

• You'll be sent a postcard to let you know work is beginning in your area;
• You will need to make sure there is 3-foot clearance around the meter;
• There will be only a brief power outage while meters are switched;
• You may need to reset some devices such as clocks;
• You do not have to be home when the meters are exchanged;
• The meter personnel may come more than once;
• Your next power bill will show usage from both old and new meters.

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Editor’s Note:  http://guampowerauthority.com/smart_energy_home.html

15 March 2013                                                

UPCOMING VILLAGE MEETINGS

IN MALESSO & INARAJAN 

The Guam Power Authority is conducting more village meetings beginning next week in Malesso.  GPA representatives will be speaking with residents about the advanced digital meter technology benefits, the installation process and will answer other questions customers may have about the Smart Energy Guam initiative.

“Our contractor, APEX, installed 394 meters yesterday for an island wide total of 31,083 new advanced digital meters in the field,” stated Joaquin C. Flores, P.E. GPA General Manager, “Meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will end at 8:00 p.m.”

Upcoming scheduled village meetings are as follows:

1. 19 March 2013 Village of Malesso at the Malesso Senior Citizens Center;
2. 21 March 2013 Village of Inarajan at the Inarajan Mayor’s Office.

Installation of the new advanced digital meter technology continues along areas of Ordot, Santa Rita, Agana Heights, Anigua and throughout the Hagåtña area for residential and small commercial customers.

Customers in the areas above are advised to please allow access to meter base locations e.g. locked gates, inaccessible meters etc.  Customers can contact APEX to schedule meter installation at 1-855-437-7356 (menu directory with local operator).

• You'll be sent a postcard to let you know work is beginning in your area;
• You will need to make sure there is 3-foot clearance around the meter;
• There will be only a brief power outage while meters are switched;
• You may need to reset some devices such as clocks;
• You do not have to be home when the meters are exchanged;
• The meter personnel may come more than once;
• Your next power bill will show usage from both old and new meters.

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Editor’s Note:  http://guampowerauthority.com/smart_energy_home.html

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13 March 2013                                                

GPA TO SIGN SOLAR/WIND TURBINE CONTRACT

WITH PACIFIC GREEN RESOURCES

The Guam Power Authority will be signing Wind and Solar contracts for 20 and 25 years, respectively, with Pacific Green Resources (PGR) during a signing ceremony.  The ceremony will highlight the second renewable energy contract award with GPA that is intended to reduce our island’s dependence on imported oil for power generation.  The ceremony is scheduled for this coming Thursday, 14 March 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the GPA Board Conference Room in Harmon.

“GPA initiated its renewable acquisition process based on the GPA 2008 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) as potential for lower production costs and as a fuel diversification strategy.  Public Law 29-62 passed in April 2008 also requires GPA to establish and meet Renewable Portfolio Standards with the first standard requiring 5% of net sales to be generated from renewable resources by December 2015,” stated Joaquin C. Flores, P.E. GPA General Manager, “Pacific Guam Resources (PGR) was one of two bidders recommended for selection to the CCU in September 2011.  The PUC conditionally approved the selection subject to the bidders’ acceptance of conditions identified in the System Impact Study in December 2011.”

Pacific Green Resources (PGR) is a newly organized local company.  PGR proposed solar/wind turbine technology renewable resource with a capacity of 15 MW (approx. ten for wind turbine & five for solar) for a 20 and 25 year contract terms with a guaranteed energy production and fixed price per contract year.  The output of renewable power onto the power grid will serve nearly 2200 homes.

“This project is not only a partnership for renewable energy, but also an economic stimulus for our island as part of an “oil to jobs” initiative,” remarked Flores, “About 110 jobs will be involved with construction and 27 new jobs to support daily operations – over 900,000 barrels of oil is replaced with renewable energy through the contract term at an estimated savings of $5.5 million annually that circulates in our local economy instead of going off-island to pay for imported oil.”

11 March 2013                                                

GPA CONTINUES VILLAGE MEETINGS

IN UMATAC 

The Guam Power Authority is conducting another village meeting this Thursday evening at the Umatac Mayor’s Office.  GPA representatives will be speaking with residents about the advanced digital meter technology benefits, the installation process and will answer other questions customers may have about the Smart Energy Guam initiative.

“Our contractor, APEX, has installed nearly 29,766 meters in the field,” stated Joaquin C. Flores, P.E. GPA General Manager, “GPA will be in the village of Umatac this Thursday on 14 March 2013 to speak with residents about the initiative – meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will end at 8:00 p.m.”

Other scheduled village meetings are as follows:

1. 19 March 2013 Village of Malesso at the Malesso Senior Citizens Center;
2. 21 March 2013 Village of Inarajan at the Inarajan Mayor’s Office.

Installation of the new advanced digital meter technology continues along areas of Agana Heights, Anigua and throughout the Hagåtña area for residential and small commercial customers.

Customers in the areas above are advised to please allow access to meter base locations e.g. locked gates, inaccessible meters etc.  Customers can contact APEX to schedule meter installation at 1-855-437-7356 (menu directory with local operator).

• You'll be sent a postcard to let you know work is beginning in your area;
• You will need to make sure there is 3-foot clearance around the meter;
• There will be only a brief power outage while meters are switched;
• You may need to reset some devices such as clocks;
• You do not have to be home when the meters are exchanged;
• The meter personnel may come more than once;
• Your next power bill will show usage from both old and new meters.

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Editor’s Note:  http://guampowerauthority.com/smart_energy_home.html

8 March 2013                                     

NEW HOURS FOR AGAT SATELITE

Effective 19 March 2013, the Guam Power Authority will be limiting operations of our Agat Satellite Office.  The Agat Satellite Office currently open on MWF will now operate only on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 0800hrs to 1400hrs.

“Our decision to do so was solely based on operational needs for the Authority to consolidate and improve the efficiency of our other customer service business centers,” stated Joaquin C. Flores, P.E. General Manager, “The shortage of man-power, long service lines and customer feedback necessitated that it was economical to reassign the customer service representative and cashier support personnel back to the GPA Central and Northern Business Centers.”

Letter notices on the new hours of operations for the Agat Satellite Office have been provided to respective Southern Mayor offices and the Mayor’s Council of Guam.

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT               

25 February 2013                                                       

Re:                  GPA ebill/epay Offline for Maintenance

For Release:   On Receipt

End Date:        5:00 p.m. 3 March 2013

 NOTICE TO ALL GPA CUSTOMERS

The Guam Power Authority and its contractor will be performing maintenance on its ebill/epay online payment feature for customers. During this maintenance period, GPA eBill/ePay website will be offline and will not available for web payments from 7 a.m. Saturday, 2 March 2013 to 5 p.m. Sunday, 3 March 2013.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Village Meeting and New Advanced Meter Install Update

20 February 2013                               

GPA CONTINUES VILLAGE MEETINGS

IN ASAN/MAINA 

The Guam Power Authority is conducting another village meeting tomorrow night at the Asan-Maina Community Center.  GPA representatives will be speaking with residents about the advanced digital meter technology benefits, the installation process and will answer other questions customers may have about the Smart Energy Guam initiative.

“Our contractor, APEX, has installed over 25,000 meters in the field,” stated Joaquin C. Flores, P.E. GPA General Manager, “Tomorrow, Thursday 21 Feb 13, GPA will be in the village of Asan-Maina at the community center  to speak with residents about the initiative – the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will end at 8:00 p.m.”

Installation of the new advanced digital meter technology continues in Barrigada, Mangilao in Pagat & Tai, parts of Mongmong-Toto-Maite, Tamuning and Yigo by the back entrance to Andersen Air Force Base for residential and small commercial customers.

Other scheduled village meetings are as follows:

1. 28 Feb 2013    Village of Piti at the Catholic Church Social Hall @ 6:30 p.m.; and
2. 7 March 2013  Village of Agat at the Agat Senior Citizens Center @ 6:30 p.m.

Customers in the areas above are advised to please allow access to meter base locations e.g. locked gates, inaccessible meters etc.  Customers can contact APEX to schedule meter installation at 1-855-437-7356 (menu directory with local operator).

• You'll be sent a postcard to let you know work is beginning in your area;
• You will need to make sure there is 3-foot clearance around the meter;
• There will be only a brief power outage while meters are switched;
• You may need to reset some devices such as clocks;
• You do not have to be home when the meters are exchanged;
• The meter personnel may come more than once;
• Your next power bill will show usage from both old and new meters.

15 February 2013                               

SMART METERS FIELD DEPLOYMENT 50% COMPLETE

Since the Guam Power Authority’s Smart Grid (SG) Project began rolling out the first 5,000 SG meters to customers in parts of Ypaopao Estates last October, GPA and its authorized contractor, APEX Coadvantage, have installed nearly 24,000 new advanced digital meters in the Northern & Central Part of Guam.  The advanced digital meters are part of the Authority’s SG Initiative to provide upgraded meters that will provide accurate electricity consumption for customers.  Funding for the SG meters are from the Authority’s 2010 Revenue Bonds with matching Department of Energy grant funding on a dollar for dollar basis.

“The advanced SG meters deployed last October in Ypaopao were part of our Phase I SG Meter Deployment,” stated Joaquin C. Flores, P.E. General Manager, “Today, nearly 24,000 residential and small commercial customers have the new SG meter technology installed at their home or business.”

GPA continues to have its village meetings as part of its island wide outreach to inform customers about the benefits of the new technology such as providing accurate energy consumption, outage information and outage location as well as voltage quality to customers and GPA – the rollout of SG meters into the field continues to be the an important step in this process.  Upcoming village meetings are scheduled in Agana Heights on the 19^th and in Asan/Maina on the 21^st.  Both meetings will be at the village community/senior citizens centers and will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Customers may view the Authority’s website at guampowerauthority.com to view more information on the SG Meter Deployment.  GPA’s authorized SG meter installation contractor, APEX, will be installing meters to customers.

“Customers will only have to ensure that the location of their GPA meter(s) is accessible and cleared of obstruction(s),” stated Flores, “Installation will only take minutes.  There will be a very brief interruption of power as the new advanced SG Meter is installed.  

5 February 2013                                 

GPA CONTINUES VILLAGE MEETINGS

IN CHALAN PAGO AND AGANA 

The Guam Power Authority is conducting another village meeting tonight at the Chalan Pago Community Center.  GPA representatives will be speaking with residents about the advanced digital meter technology benefits, the installation process and will answer other questions customers may have about the Smart Energy Guam initiative.

“Our contractor, APEX, has installed over 22,000 meters in the field,” stated Joaquin C. Flores, P.E. GPA General Manager, “Tonight, GPA will be in the village of Chalan Pago-Ordot at the community center and in Hagatna at the community center this Thursday on 7 Feb 13 to speak with residents about the initiative – both meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will end at 8:00 p.m.”

Installation of the new advanced digital meter technology continues in Tamuning and Mangilao for residential and small commercial customers.

Customers in the areas above are advised to please allow access to meter base locations e.g. locked gates, inaccessible meters etc.  Customers can contact APEX to schedule meter installation at 1-855-437-7356 (menu directory with local operator).

• You'll be sent a postcard to let you know work is beginning in your area;
• You will need to make sure there is 3-foot clearance around the meter;
• There will be only a brief power outage while meters are switched;
• You may need to reset some devices such as clocks;
• You do not have to be home when the meters are exchanged;
• The meter personnel may come more than once;
• Your next power bill will show usage from both old and new meters.

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1 February 2013                                 

GPA CONTINUES NEW METER OUTREACH

AT MICRONESIA MALL

The Guam Power Authority is conducting another outreach event for customers this weekend at the Micronesia Mall on 2 February 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. GPA representatives will be passing out information and speaking with customers about the advanced digital meter technology benefits, the installation process and will answer other questions customers may have about the Smart Energy Guam initiative.

“Our contractor, APEX, has installed over 21,000 meters in the field,” stated Joaquin C. Flores, P.E. GPA General Manager, “Also, GPA will be in the village of Chalan Pago-Ordot at the community center this upcoming Tuesday on 5 Feb 13 and in Hagatna at the community center on 7 Feb 13 to speak with residents about the program – both meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will end at 8:00 p.m.”

Installation of the new advanced digital meter technology continues in Tamuning, Upper & Lower Tumon for residential and small commercial customers.

Customers in the areas above are advised to please allow access to meter base locations e.g. locked gates, inaccessible meters etc.  Customers can contact APEX to schedule meter installation at 1-855-437-7356 (menu directory with local operator).

• You'll be sent a postcard to let you know work is beginning in your area;
• You will need to make sure there is 3-foot clearance around the meter;
• There will be only a brief power outage while meters are switched;
• You may need to reset some devices such as clocks;
• You do not have to be home when the meters are exchanged;
• The meter personnel may come more than once;
• Your next power bill will show usage from both old and new meters.

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31 January 2013                                  

PUBLIC MEETING REMINDER ANNOUNCEMENT

The Guam Power Authority and the Office of the Mayor of Sinajana is extending an invitation to residents to attend a meeting on the deployment of new advanced meters in the Sinajana area as part of an island wide upgrade in electrical service.

The Authority would like to present to residents the benefits of the advanced meter technology and answer questions from our customers on issues related to field deployment of the new meter technology.

DATE:                        Thursday, 31 January 2013

TIME:                         6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

LOCATION:             Sinajana Community Center

The public is invited to attend.

28 January 2013                                 

LEAC ADJUSTMENT MAINLY DUE TO PREMIUM COSTS

During a regular meeting of the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) members approved GPA’s request to adjust the Levelized Energy Adjustment Clause (LEAC) or Fuel Recovery Surcharge on your monthly billing.

“The petition reflects an increase of approximately 8.3 percent on the overall total residential customer bill,” stated Joaquin C. Flores, P.E. General Manager. “This means that an average residential consumption of 1000 kwh will see an increase of $22.44 to their bill”, he noted. 

“What we had to consider was the following when requesting for this increase,” Flores said. “The ‘premium component’ of the new fuel oil contract increased the cost of fuel to GPA.  The additional cost is approximately $33M per year, or slightly more than 10% of GPA’s annual fuel budget.

“And secondly, the Cabras Unit No. 3 extended outage due to damage to the rotor shaft will increase fuel costs to GPA customers resulting from the use of more expensive generation units, since Cabras 3 is one of GPA’s most efficient units,” Flores went on to note, “Our focus over the next couple of months is to work on bringing back on line Cabras Unit No. 3; we are working hard to ensure that happens”.     

“GPA will have an updated bill calculator on its website by early next week”, said Art Perez Communications Manager for GPA, “Customer will be able to log on an view what the impact will be based on their consumption from their previous billing.

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28 January 2013                                 

VILLAGE MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Guam Power Authority, the Mayor’s Council of Guam and respective Offices of the Village Mayors are extending an invitation to residents to attend a meeting on the deployment of new advanced meters at the following areas as part of an island wide upgrade in electrical service.

1)      5 February 13 –                Chalan Pago/Ordot;

2)      7 February 13 –                Hagatna;

3)      19 February 13 -              Agana Heights;

4)      21 Feb 13                         Asan Maina

The Authority will present to residents the benefits of the advanced meter technology and answer questions from customers on issues related to field deployment of the new meter technology.

Village meeting are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. and will end at 8:00 p.m.  Locations will be held at village community centers.