GPA Media Release Moody’s Investor Service Ratings Affirms GPA Senior-Lien Revenue Bonds Baa2 - Outlook Stable, 19 May 2021

 

GPA and GWA Utility Outreach Schedule for the Central, Southern and Northern Villages, begins Wednesday 19 May 2021

 

GPA Media Release: GPA and GWA Utility Outreach Schedule for the Central, Southern and Northern Villages, begins Wednesday 19 May 2021

 

GPA Statement in Response to circulated 'Media Partners Message' Regarding Cable Cut in Hagatna Released 11 May 2021

GPA Statement Regarding Cabras 1 Electrical Panel Fire 11 May 2021

American Public Power Association Features GPA

We are pleased to announce that the American Public Power Association has published this article recognizing the Guam Power Association's new power plant and associated projects. Please click on the link below to read this story.

http://guampowerauthority.com/gpa_authority/about/APPA_Celebrates_GPA.pdf

GPA Media Release - GPA Turns Over One (1) Electric Vehicle to UOG Center for Island Sustainability Final 16 April 2021

 

CCU Chairman Joey T Duenas 'Open Letter to All' 2020 Year of Pandemic GWA-GPA Final 05 April 2021

 

Telecommunications Outage Notice for: GPA Julale Customer Lobby, 26 March 2021 | 2:00 PM

Re: Unforeseen Telecommunications Outage
For Release: On Receipt
End Date: Friday, 26 March 2021 @ 4:00 PM
 
GPA ANNOUNCES TELECOMMUNICATION OUTAGE AT JULALE CUSTOMER LOBBY
 
As of 2:00 PM today, Friday, March 26, 2021, credit card payments and some customer services are temporarily unavailable due to a telecommunications outage at GPWA's Julale location.
 
The telecommunications provider is actively addressing the outage.
 
This outage does not affect GPA’s Fadian or Upper Tumon customer lobbies; online services at PayGPA.com, GPWA mobile pay app; or pay-by-phone services (647-5787).
 
We apologize for this unforeseen inconvenience caused to customers.
 
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Editor’s note: Customers, may view this Unforeseen Telecommuncations Outage information on GPA’s Facebook page, and GPA Instagram.

CCU Media Release - 10th Consolidated Commission on Utilities (CCU) Welcomes New Commissioner Pedro Roy Martinez Released 25 March 2021

 

Guam Power Authority (GPA) Apprentice Darren O. Dunstan Fulfills U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship as Line Installer-Repairer - 03 March 2021 Media Release

 

GPA Net Metering Customer Advisory - 26 February 2021

 

GPA Media Release - GPA Senior-Lien Revenue Bonds Rated BBB and Stable by S&P Global Ratings Credit Agency

 

GPA Media Release - Levelized Energy Adjustment Clause LEAC to Increase for Power Bills Read beginning February 1, 2021 Final v2

 

GPA Online Service Interruption Notice

Re: GPA Online Service Interruption Notice
For Release: On Receipt
End Date: Sunday, 24 January 2021 @ 11:00 AM

GUAM POWER AUTHORITY (GPA) ONLINE SERVICE INTERRUPTION NOTICE

The Guam Power Authority announces that the PayGPA website, GPWA MobileApp, GPA Pay-by-Phone and MyEnergyGuam.com online services will be unavailable:

Sunday, January 24, 2021
From 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM (2 hours)

Customers/users will be unable to log in, access accounts or make payments during this time.

GPA’s online services and IVR phone payments will resume after 11:00 AM. 

GPA’s contractor will be performing electrical building maintenance at the Gloria B. Nelson Public Service Building.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Thank you.

 

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Editor’s note: Customers, may view this Online Service Interruption Notice information on GPA’s Facebook page

GPA Media Release Navy Transfer Apra Substation to GPA Released 14 January 2021

 

10TH CONSOLIDATED COMMISSION ON UTILITIES (CCU) SPECIAL MEETING and OATH OF OFFICE CEREMONY FOR REELECTED COMMISSIONERS: JOSEPH T. DUENAS and JUDITH P. GUTHERTZ

 

OUTGOING 35TH GUAM LEGISLATURE TO ARBITRARILY INCREASE POWER RATES; FORCES RATEPAYERS TO SUBSIDIZE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES

 OUTGOING 35^TH GUAM LEGISLATURE TO ARBITRARILY INCREASE POWER RATES;

FORCES RATEPAYERS TO SUBSIDIZE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES

 (December 09, 2020 – Mangilao, Guam) Senators are in session to consider a number of bills, including Substitute Bill 219-35, which seeks to authorize “The Purchase or Lease-Back of Renewable Energy Purchase of Service for The Department o

f Education, The Guam Academy Charter Schools, The Guam Community College, And The University of Guam,” allowing them to become net-metered customers and sell excess power they produce to GPA at a premium. GPA must pay $0.21 (twenty-one cents) per kilowatt hour, for energy it can produce for $0.09 (nine cents). This would result in higher rates for non-net metering customers.

 “While we support the intent of Bill 219-35 to expand solar energy sources, Bill 219 would have unintended consequences of increase rates for non net-metered customers, including low-income, disadvantaged and other households with no opportunity to be net metering customers,” GPA General Manager John Benavente, P.E. said.

LEGISLATURE’S BILL 219-35 INCREASES RATES TO NON-SOLAR RATEPAYERS;

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS & AGENCIES WOULD BE SUBSIDIZED BY OTHER RATEPAYERS

Bill 219-35 essentially creates a government subsidy for government only educational facilities, creating a revenue shortfall that will increase utility rates for more than 47,000 ratepayers. By providing educational institutions free access and use of the ratepayer’s power grid at no cost, the government is waiving responsibility to repay the millions of dollars borrowed to build, expand and strengthen the island-wide power grid.

While these government agencies and institutions realize savings, it will be at the expense of all non-solar ratepayers in order to meet GPA’s debt obligations and expenses associated with maintaining and upgrading the power grid.

“As the largest renewable energy provider on Guam, we support the expansion of renewable energy usage, but we do not support proposals benefitting a select few at the expense of over 47,000 other customers,” Benavente added.

BILL 219-35 OVERSTEPS PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION AUTHORITY

Bill 219, if passed into law, circumvents the authority of the Public Utilities Commission, whose members are elected by the people, and the transparent process of raising rates established by public law. Bypassing and circumventing the PUC and GPA, the legislature is arbitrarily raising rates, which is setting a dangerous precedent.  This act in itself is a violation of bond covenants, which was previously approved by the legislature and Governor, according to GPA bond counsel Orrick.

“GPA agrees and believes that renewable energy is the key to achieving energy independence and promoting a healthier environment,” General Manager John Benavente, P.E. added. “If we are going to meet our goal of 50% renewable energy by 2035 and 100% renewable energy by 2045, we must do it right and in a responsible manner.”

Please see letter sent by GPA General Manager to the Legislature asking to vote down Substitute Bill 219-35 (COR) and latest legal opinion issued by Government of Guam bond counsel.

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GUAM POWER AUTHORITY AWARDED CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE IN CITIZEN-CENTRIC REPORTING BY AGA

 GUAM POWER AUTHORITY 

AWARDED CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE IN CITIZEN-CENTRIC REPORTING BY AGA

The Guam Power Authority (GPA) proud to announce that GPA is the recipient of the 2019 Association of Government Accountants (AGA) Certificate of Excellence in Citizen-Centric Reporting (CCR). AGA's CCR initiative is intended to simplify communication between governments and their citizens. 

Intended to help citizens better understand the services provided by their governments, CCRs reports are a visually appealing four-page document that includes community information such as population figures, regional characteristics and government goals for the community. Additionally, these reports feature detailed cost and revenue information, performance information for key service areas, and a-ok at “what’s next” in the year ahead.

“In today’s era of tight budgets, choices must be made and governments must be transparent to citizens about their decisions. CCRs are a useful tool in helping Americans become more active and better-informed voters,” said AGA CEO Ann Ebberts. “AGA applauds GPA’s commitment to good government and responsible fiscal action reflected in the CCR they produced on behalf of the citizens of Guam. CCRs help citizens better understand the services provided by their government – and at what cost.” 

As of September 30, 2019, GPA reported $942 million in total assets; $892 million in total liabilities; and annual revenues of $404 million from approximately 51,000 customers. GPA’s 2019 CCR also highlights GPA’s future goals to improve its energy supply for Guam, which will ultimately benefit all customers. The report can be viewed in detail at: 

https://www.guampowerauthority.com/gpa_authority/investors/gpa_financial_statements.php

Since 2007, over 400 CCRS have been created by government agencies, professionals and students. CCRs give government entities an opportunity to demonstrate how tax dollars are spent in a non-technical, visually appealing and succinct format to be easily understood by every citizen. 

Editor’s Note:  About AGA: AGA is the member organization for government financial management professionals. We lead and encourage change that benefits our field and all citizens. Our networking events, professional certification, publications and ongoing education help members build their skills and advance their careers. 

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT –Securing Yard/Property Items

RE:                                     PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT – Weather Disturbance

                                           Tropical Depression Atsani 23W

FOR RELEASE:                  ON RECEIPT

END DATE:                       Indefinite

Securing Yard/Property Items

In anticipation of inclement weather forecasts in the coming days including gusty winds, scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms, the Guam Power Authority (GPA) advises all residents to secure items on their properties or yards of items at this time, which may become airborne in high wind conditions. 

 Such items include canopies/tents, patio items, playground items, construction materials etc.  If blown into nearby power lines, these items will damage the lines, cause power outages or even potential life threatening situations if the power line is still energized or “live.”

 If such items are in contact with power lines or equipment, immediately report the situation to GPA's 24-Hour Trouble Dispatch Desk at (671) 475-1472/3/4, or via direct message on GPA’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/GuamPowerAuthority).   

 Please provide the exact location or address, contact information and condition of location.  Do not under any circumstance attempt to remove items off power lines or equipment.  Consider all such situations as dangerous and life threatening.

 GPA reminds the public that all fallen or downed power lines should be considered energized or “live” and you should not attempt to make contact with the downed lines to avoid severe injury or death.

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