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BEFORE THE GUAM PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
) GPA DOCKET 25-14
AMENDED PETITION FOR APPROVAL )
TO ADJUST GUAM POWER ) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AUTHORITY’S BASE RATE )
)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Guam Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) will conduct public hearings concerning the amended proposal by the Guam Power Authority (“GPA”) to increase rates pursuant GPA’s August 8, 2025 Amended Petition to Adjust Base Rates.
The purpose of the public hearings will be to receive public comment and testimony regarding GPA’s request for increases affecting the rates of the following Schedules: D (Condominium); G (Small Non-Demand, Single Phase); J (Small Demand, Single Phase); L (Large Government); S (Small Government); K (Small Demand, Three Phase); F (Public Outdoor Lighting); R (Residential), with a proposed increase of 5%; P (Large Power Service); G (Small Non-Demand, Three Phase); G (Small Demand, Three Phase); S (Small Government); K (Small Demand, Single Phase); H (Private Outdoor Lighting); and N (Navy); which are scheduled for implementation on January 1, 2026.
GPA has proposed these rate increases in order to fund certain obligations and other expenses of the Authority, which include costs for the new Ukudu Power Plant. Any such rate increase is subject to the recommendation of the PUC’s consultants, any stipulation filed in this matter, and any decisions issued from hearings before the Administrative Law Judge; with the final review and approval resting with the PUC’s Commissioners.
GPA’s August 8, 2025 Amended Petition to Adjust Base Rates, with supporting testimony and other relevant documents and materials, are available for public inspection at the PUC’s office, which is located in Suite 207, GCIC Building, Hagåtna.
The PUC will conduct a public hearing on November 21, 2025, 6:30 p.m., at the Guam Election Commission, 241 Farenholt Avenue, Oka Bldg., 2nd Floor, Suite 205, Tamuning Guam. No rate increase shall become effective unless approved by the PUC. Interested persons may participate in any public hearing by registration with the PUC at Suite 207, GCIC Building, 414 West Soledad Avenue, Hagåtna, Guam. The PUC also welcomes public comments and testimony at the hearings.
The PUC further invites public comments and testimony on the rate increases requested by GPA at additional public hearings, which have been scheduled pursuant to Public Law 26-23 and 12 G.C.A. Section 12117, and which shall be held at the following locations and times:
6:30 p.m., November 19, 2025, Dededo Senior Citizens Center
6:30 p.m., November 20, 2025, Asan Community Center
Further information about the hearings can be obtained from the PUC’s Administrator, Lou Palomo at telephone number (671) 472-1907. Persons with disabilities who require special accommodations in order to provide testimony should also contact Ms. Palomo at the contact number above.
THIS AD IS PAID FOR BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION FUNDS.
) GPA DOCKET 25-14
AMENDED PETITION FOR APPROVAL )
TO ADJUST GUAM POWER ) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AUTHORITY’S BASE RATE )
)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Guam Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) will conduct public hearings concerning the amended proposal by the Guam Power Authority (“GPA”) to increase rates pursuant GPA’s August 8, 2025 Amended Petition to Adjust Base Rates.
The purpose of the public hearings will be to receive public comment and testimony regarding GPA’s request for increases affecting the rates of the following Schedules: D (Condominium); G (Small Non-Demand, Single Phase); J (Small Demand, Single Phase); L (Large Government); S (Small Government); K (Small Demand, Three Phase); F (Public Outdoor Lighting); R (Residential), with a proposed increase of 5%; P (Large Power Service); G (Small Non-Demand, Three Phase); G (Small Demand, Three Phase); S (Small Government); K (Small Demand, Single Phase); H (Private Outdoor Lighting); and N (Navy); which are scheduled for implementation on January 1, 2026.
GPA has proposed these rate increases in order to fund certain obligations and other expenses of the Authority, which include costs for the new Ukudu Power Plant. Any such rate increase is subject to the recommendation of the PUC’s consultants, any stipulation filed in this matter, and any decisions issued from hearings before the Administrative Law Judge; with the final review and approval resting with the PUC’s Commissioners.
GPA’s August 8, 2025 Amended Petition to Adjust Base Rates, with supporting testimony and other relevant documents and materials, are available for public inspection at the PUC’s office, which is located in Suite 207, GCIC Building, Hagåtna.
The PUC will conduct a public hearing on November 21, 2025, 6:30 p.m., at the Guam Election Commission, 241 Farenholt Avenue, Oka Bldg., 2nd Floor, Suite 205, Tamuning Guam. No rate increase shall become effective unless approved by the PUC. Interested persons may participate in any public hearing by registration with the PUC at Suite 207, GCIC Building, 414 West Soledad Avenue, Hagåtna, Guam. The PUC also welcomes public comments and testimony at the hearings.
The PUC further invites public comments and testimony on the rate increases requested by GPA at additional public hearings, which have been scheduled pursuant to Public Law 26-23 and 12 G.C.A. Section 12117, and which shall be held at the following locations and times:
6:30 p.m., November 19, 2025, Dededo Senior Citizens Center
6:30 p.m., November 20, 2025, Asan Community Center
Further information about the hearings can be obtained from the PUC’s Administrator, Lou Palomo at telephone number (671) 472-1907. Persons with disabilities who require special accommodations in order to provide testimony should also contact Ms. Palomo at the contact number above.
THIS AD IS PAID FOR BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION FUNDS.
