Search Through All NoticesBEFORE THE GUAM PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF: GWA DOCKET 24-05
GUAM WATERWORKS AUTHORITY’S
FY 2025-2029 RATE APPLICATION AND
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLAN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Guam Public Utilities Commission [PUC] will conduct a public hearing concerning GWA’s Application to increase base rates and lifeline rates over the next five fiscal years. GWA proposes to increase rates to fund certain obligations and other expenses of the Authority. GWA’s Petition as amended seeks base rate increases of 23% in FY2025; 9.5% (non-lifeline and lifeline rates) in FY2026; 8.5% in FY2027; 8.5% in FY2028; and 8.5% in FY2029. However, whether rates will be increased, or the amount of any such increase, is subject to the recommendation of the PUC’s consultants, stipulation of the parties/ rate hearing before the Administrative Law Judge, and final review and approval by the PUC Commissioners.
The PUC will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving public comment and testimony on these proposed rate increases, commencing at 6:30 p.m. on August 13, 2024 at Suite 703 GCIC Building, 414 West Soledad Avenue, Hagåtna, Guam. The purpose of the public hearing will be for the public to present its views on GWA’s June 6, 2024, Rate Application and Comprehensive Financial Plan. GWA’s Application, with supporting testimony and other relevant documents and materials, are available for public review at PUC’s Office, Suite 207, GCIC Building, Hagåtna, and on the PUC website at www.guampuc.com. Public comments will be entertained in the order registered with PUC staff at Suite 703 GCIC Building, commencing at 6:15 p.m. on the evening of the hearing.
PUC will also invite public comments on the rate increases requested by GWA at additional hearings, which have been scheduled for the public’s convenience in accordance with Public Law 26-23 and will be held at the following locations and times:
6:30 p.m. August 14, 2024, Dededo Senior Citizens Center
6:30 p.m. August 15, 2024, Asan Community Center
Public comments at the supplemental hearings will be welcomed in the order registered with PUC staff prior to the hearings. Further information about the hearings can be obtained from the PUC’s Administrator Lou Palomo at 671-472-1907. Those with disabilities who need special accommodation to attend the hearings should also contact Ms. Palomo.
THIS AD IS PAID FOR BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION FUNDS.
