Does Guam have a virtual power plant program?

Regulations are described in Guam Code § 8309. As per Guam Code § 8603, GPA must develop a Virtual Power Plant Program. The program would initially be capped at 20 MW and provide an alternative rooftop solar program to address the challenges of the Net Metering program. This program is currently under development.

Who is Guam Power Authority's largest customer?

Guam Power Authority reports the U.S. Department of Defense (Navy) as their largest single customer, representing 17.8% of Fiscal Year 2021 total revenue with 311.7 GWh of energy consumption for $57.8 million dollars in sales (Benavente 2023). Power system expansion planning should consider anticipated military growth and impact on peak demand.

How many generating units does Guam Power Authority have?

Guam Power Authority’s generating assets are composed of 12 primary generating units for a combined 487.7 MW total generation capacity (Benavente 2023).

Why is Guam reliant on imported fuel?

With no indigenous fossil energy resources, Guam is reliant on imported fuel for their energy and transportation needs, with most of the imported fuel coming from Asia. The Guam Power Authority (GPA) is a public-power utility and autonomous agency of the government of Guam.

What data is available on Guam's energy sector?

Introduction This report summarizes the currently available data on Guam’s energy sector as of December 2023. It describes primary energy consumption, end uses, energy production, relevant policies, and key challenges, including details on the electric power and transportation sectors.

How many power lines does Guam have?

The island's power transmission and distribution grid includes 29 substations, 204 miles of transmission lines, and 1,650 miles of distribution lines (Guam Power Authority 2021b). Approximately 25% of GPA’s customers have underground distribution service lines and nearly all overhead lines have steel or concrete poles (Benavente 2023).