John M. Benavente

The General Manager's Report provided an update on Guam Ukudu Power (Ukudu) performance for January 2026, detailing production characteristics, capacity factors, and forecasts for peak demand versus total capacity through CY 2030, noting adequate capacity to meet growth. The report also covered demand growth, a continuous improvement action plan focusing on generation units, forward planning, workforce sustainability, and financial resource readiness. Other discussions included monthly peak demand forecasts for early 2026, fuel landed costs, Demand Side Management (DSM) online reports for January 2026, Net Metering statistics for January 2026, and updates on Public Utilities Commission (PUC) dockets, including pending and upcoming items. Issues for Decision included authorizing the Guam Power Authority (GPA) to amend the Energy Conversion Agreement (ECA) for Additional Energy Services related to the Ukudu Power Plant ($5.2 million increase), procuring Casualty Insurance coverage for 2026-2029, and awarding the Performance Management Contract (PMC) for GPA's Combustion Turbine Power Plants.

The 2022 Annual Report for Guam Power Authority serves as an update on the progress of its Clean Energy Master Plan (CEMP) and Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which guide the utility's long-term strategic direction. Core strategic priorities include achieving superior customer service, optimizing energy production costs through significant diversification into renewable energy sources (targeting 50% by 2030 and 100% by 2040), and ensuring financial stability. The plan also emphasizes promoting energy innovation through smart grid technologies, enhancing grid reliability and security with new generation facilities (like the 198 MW Ukudu Power Plant and battery storage), and achieving substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, strategic initiatives cover workforce development, consumer programs, community outreach, and infrastructure resilience to provide affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound energy.

This report outlines the Guam Power Authority's vision to be the best utility providing reliable, efficient, environmentally sound, and affordable energy solutions. Key strategic areas include superior customer service, financial stability, optimizing technology, workforce development, and maintaining high system reliability. The document details a Clean Energy Master Plan with a roadmap to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2040, including an interim goal of 50% by 2030, and presents an implementation roadmap from 2022 to 2027 focused on grid modernization, renewable energy integration, electric vehicle incentives, cybersecurity, and infrastructure resiliency to ensure lower costs and a cleaner environment for the community.

The Guam Power Authority's annual report for FY2017 outlines key strategies focused on providing outstanding energy solutions through capital discipline and operational excellence. The organization aims to achieve superior customer service, optimize energy production costs, and promote energy diversification by integrating more renewable sources and building new generation capacity. Core priorities include stabilizing financial health, innovating with smart grid technologies, and ensuring reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity for the island community for future generations.

This document is a Fiscal Year 2017 report for the Guam Power Authority (GPA), detailing its operational progress, financial performance, and future strategic initiatives. It outlines GPA's vision to be a leading utility providing outstanding energy solutions and its mission to deliver reliable, efficient, environmentally sound, affordable, and accountable energy. Key strategic measures include product affordability, superior customer service, high system reliability, financial stability, workforce development, and technology optimization. The report addresses future challenges through a Clean Power Initiative focused on achieving 50% renewable energy by 2025-2030, integrating new power plants, transitioning to cleaner fuels, enhancing system reliability, and improving customer engagement through advanced technologies and maintenance programs.