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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
CONSOLIDATED COMMISSION ON UTILITIES (CCU)’s PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR GPA and GWA GMs
CONSOLIDATED
COMMISSION ON UTILITIES (CCU)’s PERFORMANCE REVIEW
GUAM
POWER AUTHORITY (GPA) GENERAL MANAGER
JOHN M.
BENAVENTE, P.E.
GUAM
WATERWORKS AUTHORITY (GWA) GENERAL MANAGER
MIGUEL BORDALLO
P.E.
The CCU recently completed
its FY 2018-20 performance review of GPA General Manager John M. Benavente, PE
and GWA General Manager Miguel Bordallo PE.
1) Managing Operations (30% of total performance score)
2) Managing Finance (15% of total performance score)
3) Managing People (15% of total performance score)
4) Managing Information (10% of total performance score)
5) Personal Competencies (30% of total performance score.
Their performance was evaluated on a 5-point scale, ranging from Outstanding (5), Above Satisfactory (4), Satisfactory (3), Marginal (2) to Unsatisfactory (1).
The CCU evaluation of utility general managers were conducted in an open public meeting on December 3, 2020.
The CCU reviewed Mr. Benavente’s performance, including the successful government approval of and GPA’s bid award for the construction of a new power plant to replace the aging/damaged Cabras 1-4 units. The new generator will burn significantly less fuel, provide more reliability , and help Guam bring on even more renewable energy sources in the future. He also managed to contract with another 120MW of new utility scale solar energy sources while also overseeing the installation of Guam’s first utility scale 40 MW battery, which will come online in early 2021.
Guam is on-track to have 25% of its energy comes from solar plus storage assets by 2023 and 50% by 2035. GPA also was able to hold or lower the rate for fuel charges to ratepayers since 2018, while continuing not to increase the non-fuel base rate (which has not increased since 2013). The CCU also reviewed other improvements made to the islandwide power system, the continued strong financial performance of GPA, and the continued safety in the utility operations. [see attached documents].
Mr. Benavente received a ranked a score of 4.09 for his performance, which translates to a rating better than “Above Satisfactory/ Exceeds Expectations.
The CCU also reviewed GWA GM Miguel Bordallo’s performance.
Over the past three fiscal years, Mr. Bordallo completed the construction of the new $72M Agat/Santa Rita Wastewater Treatment Plant in 2019 and commenced the $122 Million construction of secondary treatment upgrades to the Northern District Wastewater Treatment Plant. This latter project is almost entirely funded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), at little cost to GWA ratepayers. Bordallo also successfully worked with DoD to license GWA to operate the rehabilitated Tumon-Maui Well as a significant source of water for GWA customers. Bordallo also worked to improve the safety and reliability of the water system as reflected by compliance with Safe Drinking Water regulations, improvement in pump station reliability, as well as the near successful completion of all requirements of the United States District Court Order approved by Judge Francis Tydingco-Gatewood in 2011. Mr. Bordallo also received high scores for the continued improvement in GWA’s financial performance and the reduction of non-revenue water due to improved water meter performance [see attached documents].
Mr. Bordallo received a ranked a score of 4.25 for his performance, which translates to a rating better than “Above Satisfactory/ Exceeds Expectations.
Despite the strong performances of Mr. Benavente and Mr. Bordallo these past three years, the CCU did NOT grant any adjustments in pay, asking the two GM’s to share in the sacrifice facing so many ratepayers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pursuant to 5 GCA § 43203, the Annual Performance Reviews of the GPA and GWA General Managers, are now formally released. The CCU performance review with supporting documentation is available in full at the respective websites of: www.guampowerauthority.com www.guamwaterworksauthority.org and www.guamccu.org.
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Consolidated Commission on Utilities Notice of Work Session for GPA
Consolidated Commission on
Utilities Notice of Work Session for GPA
(October 7, 2020 – Guam)
The Consolidated Commission on Utilities invites you to attend the work
session for Guam Power Authority. Individuals requiring special
accommodations, auxiliary aids or services, may contact Lou Sablan at
648-3002. The AGENDA for this meeting will be included with the 2nd media
notice for distribution 2 days before said meeting.
• DATE: October 15, 2020
• TIME:
4:30-6:30 PM (ChST)
• VENUE: CCU Conference Room, 3rd Floor Gloria B. Nelson Public Service Bldg, Rte 15, Mangilao
• VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE: Due to COVID-19 PCOR 1 gathering restrictions, those wishing to attend this meeting may do so electronically via following options:
OPTION 1 - Please join meeting from your computer,
tablet or smartphone [this link is exclusively for participants of the Virtual
Work Session All others may watch the broadcast live on CCU's YouTube
Channel - link provided in OPTION 2 below]
GPA WORK
SESSION
Thu, Oct 15, 2020 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (ChST)
Please join my meeting
from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://www.gotomeet.me/LouSablan/gpa-work-session
You can also dial in
using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code:
402-484-429
New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting
starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/402484429
OPTION 2 - YouTobe Option [for those who only wish to view proceedings / watch broadcast live]
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9KtwSFPT4kQaZtAkZ6xs2g
ABOUT THE CONSOLIDATED
COMMISSION ON UTILITIES
Established in 2002, the
Consolidated Commission on Utilities (CCU) was established as the board of
directors for both the Guam Power Authority and the Guam Waterworks Authority.
The CCU is made up of five elected members and is vested with the same powers
previously exercised by previous boards of directors. In addition, it retains
contracting authority, establishes policies and has control over the selection
of the top management of the Authority.
Lou
Sablan, Executive Secretary, Consolidated Commission on Utilities
l.sablan@gpagwa.com | (671)
648-3002
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Consolidated Commission on Utilities Notice of Work Session for Guam Power Authority
ATTENTION … ATTENTION
… ATTENTION
CONSOLIDATED COMMISSION ON UTILITIES
NOTICE OF WORK SESSION
for
GUAM POWER AUTHORITY
at 4:30 p.m., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
VENUE:
CCU
Conference Room
3rd Floor,
Gloria B. Nelson Public Service Bldg.
Rte. 15,
Mangilao
VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE:
Due to COVID-19 PCOR1 gathering restrictions those wishing to attend this meeting may do so electronically by clicking on the meeting link below:
GPA WORK SESSION
Thu, Sep 17, 2020 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (ChST)
Please join my meeting from
your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://www.gotomeet.me/LouSablan/gpa-work-session_91720
You can also dial in using
your phone.
United
States: +1 (312) 757-3121
Access Code:
205-740-149
New to
GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/205740149
of the
meeting
Individuals requiring special accommodations, auxiliary aids or services, may contact Lou Sablan at 648-3002.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
CONSOLIDATED COMMISSION ON UTILITIES NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
CONSOLIDATED COMMISSION ON UTILITIES
NOTICE OF REGULAR
MEETING
FOR
GUAM POWER AUTHORITY
AND
GUAM WATERWORKS AUTHORITY
at 5:30 p.m., THURDAY, September 3, 2020
VENUE:
CCU Conference Room
3rd Floor, Gloria B. Nelson
Public Service Bldg.,
Rte 15, Mangilao
VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE:
Due to COVID-19 PCOR1 gathering restrictions those wishing to attend this meeting may do so electronically by clicking on the meeting link below:
GOTO MEETING LINK:
Thu, Sep 3, 2020 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (ChST)
Please join my meeting
from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://www.gotomeet.me/LouSablan/ccu-meeting-9320
You can also dial in
using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code:
775-017-917
New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting
starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/775017917
Friday, August 14, 2020
CONSOLIDATED COMMISSION ON UTILITIES NOTICE OF WORK SESSION FOR GUAM POWER AUTHORITY (CANCELLED)
ATTENTION …
ATTENTION … ATTENTION
CONSOLIDATED COMMISSION ON UTILITIES
NOTICE OF WORK SESSION
FOR
GUAM POWER AUTHORITY
at 4:30 p.m., THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020
has been cancelled.
Monday, July 20, 2020
Consolidated Commission on Utilities Regular Meeting Notice
ATTENTION …
ATTENTION … ATTENTION
CONSOLIDATED COMMISSION ON UTILITIES
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
FOR
GUAM
POWER AUTHORITY
AND
GUAM
WATERWORKS AUTHORITY
at 12:00 p.m., TUESDAY,
July 28, 2020
VENUE:
CCU
Conference Room
3rd Floor,
Gloria B. Nelson Public Service Bldg.
Rte. 15,
Mangilao
The AGENDA will be sent in advance of the meeting.
Individuals requiring special accommodations, auxiliary aids or services, may contact Lou Sablan at 648-3002.
Monday, November 25, 2019
CONSOLIDATED COMMISSION ON UTILITIES NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
CONSOLIDATED COMMISSION ON UTILITIES
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
FOR
GUAM
POWER AUTHORITY
AND
GUAM
WATERWORKS AUTHORITY
at 5:30 p.m.,
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2019
VENUE:
CCU
Conference Room
3rd Floor,
Gloria B. Nelson Public Service Bldg.
Rte. 15,
Mangilao
Thursday, November 14, 2019
CONSOLIDATED COMMISSION ON UTILITIES NOTICE OF WORK SESSION
ATTENTION …
ATTENTION … ATTENTION
CONSOLIDATED COMMISSION ON UTILITIES
NOTICE OF WORK SESSION
for
GUAM
POWER AUTHORITY
at 4:30
p.m., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019
VENUE:
CCU
Conference Room
3rd Floor,
Gloria B. Nelson Public Service Bldg.
Rte. 15,
Mangilao
The AGENDA
for this meeting will be sent in advance
of the
meeting
Individuals
requiring special accommodations, auxiliary aids or
services,
may contact Lou Sablan at 648-3002.
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Regular Board Meeting Agenda 29 October 2019
Regular Board Meeting
CCU Conference Room, Gloria B. Nelson Public Service Building
5:30 p.m., October 29, 2019
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Public Comments (2 min. per person)
4. GWA
4.1 GM Report
4.2 Financials
4.3 Resolution No. 01-FY2020 Approval of New Signatories for Guam Waterworks
Authority
4.4 Resolution No. 02-FY2020 Approval of the Creation of Utility Compliance
Laboratory Administrator Position
4.5 Resolution No. 03-FY2020 Approval of the 20th Market Percentile and GM
Authority for FY2020
4.6 Resolution No. 04-FY2020 Approval of Production Well Meter Replacement
Project
4.7 Resolution No. 05-FY2020 Approval of Tamuning Sewer Hot Spots Construction
Project
4.8 Resolution No. 06-FY2020 Approval of Fund Increase for Construction Mgmt
Contract for the Baza Gardens Wastewater Cross Island Pumping/Conveyance
System
5. GPA
5.1 GM Report
5.2 Financials
5.3 Resolution 2019-14 USEPA Consent Decree
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS
6.1 Next CCU Meetings: GWA Work Session – 11/19/19; GPA Work Session 11/21/19; CCU Meeting – 11/26/19
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
7.1 Potential Litigation Matter
8. ADJOURNMENT
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
CONSOLIDATED COMMISSION ON UTILITIES REGULAR MEETING 10/29/19
ATTENTION … ATTENTION
… ATTENTION
CONSOLIDATED COMMISSION ON UTILITIES
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
FOR
GUAM
POWER AUTHORITY
AND
GUAM
WATERWORKS AUTHORITY
at 5:30 p.m.,
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2019
VENUE:
CCU
Conference Room
3rd Floor,
Gloria B. Nelson Public Service Bldg.
Rte. 15,
Mangilao
The AGENDA
for this meeting will be sent in advance
of the
meeting
Individuals
requiring special accommodations, auxiliary aids or
services,
may contact Lou Sablan at 648-3002.
Friday, September 13, 2019
CONSOLIDATED COMMISSION ON UTILITIES NOTICE OF WORK SESSION
ATTENTION …
ATTENTION … ATTENTION
CONSOLIDATED COMMISSION ON UTILITIES
NOTICE OF WORK SESSION
FOR
GUAM
POWER AUTHORITY
at 4:30
p.m., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
VENUE:
CCU
Conference Room
3rd Floor,
Gloria B. Nelson Public Service Bldg.
Rte. 15,
Mangilao
The AGENDA
for this meeting will be sent in advance
of the
meeting
Individuals
requiring special accommodations, auxiliary aids or
services,
may contact Lou Sablan at 648-3002.
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
New Power Plant Offers Affordable, Reliable, Environmentally Responsible Energy
“Guam’s ratepayers will soon see lower
overall energy costs and increased reliability through the new Ukudu power
plant,” stated Joseph T. Duenas, Chairman.
“The 2022 plant commissioning is a key milestone in the island’s
Integrated Resource Plan, paving the way for cleaner, greener, and more affordable
energy.”
The Consolidated Commission on
Utilities approved the Guam Power Authority’s recommendation to approve an
Energy Conversion Agreement contracting Korea Electric Power Company (KEPCO) to
finance, build and operate a 198-megawatt combined cycle power plant in Ukudu,
Dededo. Ownership and operation of the plant will transfer to GPA at the end of
the 25-year contract.
The new dual-fuel power plant will
produce power efficiently using clean ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) or
liquefied natural gas, substantially reducing GPA’s current fuel oil
consumption by about 35 million gallons per year. The savings will reduce the
fuel surcharge, thus lowering the cost of energy for ratepayers.
The new dual
fuel power plant is projected to lower the total average residential power bill
by 7.95%, while burning ULSD, once completed in 2023. All other rate classes
would also benefit from similar reductions in their power bill and if GPA is
permitted to use LNG instead of ULSD as a fuel source, average residential
power bills are projected to be lower by 21.15%, with similar savings for all
other rate classes.
“These
potential savings are not attainable unless GPA is first allowed to enter into
an ECA with KEPCO,” stated CCU Commissioner Simon A. Sanchez, “KEPCO is a
company whose total assets are in the billions of dollars – they know
the generation industry very well.”
“With this
ECA, all the risks are born by the contractor,” mentioned CCU Commissioner
Michael Limtiaco, “This ECA protects the ratepayer via the liquidated damages
within the bid guarantee under the performance bond and requirement of the
contractor to maintain a 20 percent equity stake in the plant.”
“The Authority has had extensive
experience with ECA’s and Power Purchase agreements over the past two decades,”
remarked Duenas , “GPA’s success with such partnerships to provide needed power
is reflected with their dealings with such companies as Taiwan Electrical &
Mechanical Electrical Services (TEMES) for Cabras 1 & 2, Pruvient Energy with
Tanguission Power Plant, Marianas Energy Corporation with MEC Units 8 & 9
and Aggreko for the units at Yigo.”
New technology, in-plant battery
energy storage systems, and redundant generators address current renewable
energy compatibility and intermittency challenges, allowing greater expansion
of the residential and utility-scale photovoltaic and other renewable energy
programs. The mandated 96% availability rate and location close to major load
centers will greatly improve reliability and the system’s ability to provide
uninterrupted power service, as well as support future demand.
“The key benefits of the Ukudu power plant are
greater affordability and reliability; modern technology that improves
renewable energy integration; and protection of the environment. This plant
will strengthen the island’s electric infrastructure and deliver a high level
of service to our customers,” said GPA General Manager, John M. Benavente, P.E.
“The new power plant will not only deliver higher reliability and
more renewable energy integration, it will help support Guam’s economic growth,”
stated CCU Commissioner Dr. Judith T. Guthertz, “The growth of the military and
an increasing population will need consistent energy to maintain load growth
and our island quality of life.”
The new Ukudu plant will replace the
45-year old Cabras 1 & 2 baseload units, whose degraded efficiency and
reliability cannot address modern intermittency issues or support additional
demand. Piti units 8 & 9, operated
by Marianas Energy Corporation, will be retrofitted to accept ULSD, eliminating
GPA’s use of heavy residual fuel oil.
The fuel conversion and decommissioning plans are crucial points of
GPA’s proposed compliance schedule with USEPA.
Grey wastewater from the Northern
District Wastewater Treatment Plant will be used as cooling water, diverting
daily ocean discharge of up to three (3) million gallons of treated sewer
water. Total emissions from the current baseload plants will significantly
decrease with planned baseload retirements and fuel conversion. The new plant emission
technology will meet or exceed USEPA Clean Air Standards, further shrinking the
total power generation carbon footprint.
“The new power plant will fully comply with
local and federal environmental regulations. This certainly is a relief from
the original alternative of complying with USEPA regulations by retrofitting
existing power plants, which would have resulted in substantial rate increases
without improvements to the system’s reliability, efficiency or ability to meet
future demand,” noted Duenas. “This plant gives ratepayers reliable,
responsible power at the lowest cost possible.”
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Monday, September 2, 2019
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Consolidated Commission on Utilities Meeting Agenda 29 August 2019
Regular Board Meeting
GUAM POWER AUTHORITY
CCU Conference Room, Gloria B. Nelson Public Service Building
5:30 p.m., August 29, 2019
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Public Comments (2 min. per person)
4. GPA
4.1 New Business
4.1.1 GM Report
4.1.2 Financials
4.1.3 Resolution No. 2019-13 Approval of Energy Conversion Agreement [ECA} for New
198MW Combined Cycle Power Plant
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
6.1 Next CCU Meetings: GWA Work Session – 9/17/19; GPA Work Session – 9/19/19; CCU Regular Monthly Meeting – 9/24/19
7. ADJOURNMENT
Monday, August 26, 2019
CONSOLIDATED COMMISSION ON UTILITIES GPA Regular Meeting Notice 29 August 2019
ATTENTION …
ATTENTION … ATTENTION
CONSOLIDATED COMMISSION ON UTILITIES
NOTICE REGULAR MEETING
FOR
GUAM
POWER AUTHORITY
at 5:30 p.m., THURSDAY,
AUGUST 29, 2019
VENUE:
CCU
Conference Room
3rd Floor,
Gloria B. Nelson Public Service Bldg.
Rte. 15,
Mangilao
The AGENDA
for this meeting will be sent in advance
of the
meeting
Individuals
requiring special accommodations, auxiliary aids or
services,
may contact Lou Sablan at 648-3002.
Thursday, August 15, 2019
CCU Work Session with the Guam Power Authority
CONSOLIDATED COMMISSION ON UTILITIES
NOTICE OF WORK SESSION
for
GUAM
POWER AUTHORITY
at 4:30
p.m., THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019
VENUE:
CCU
Conference Room
3rd Floor,
Gloria B. Nelson Public Service Bldg.
Rte. 15,
Mangilao
The AGENDA
for this meeting will be sent in advance
of the
meeting
Individuals
requiring special accommodations, auxiliary aids or
services,
may contact Lou Sablan at 648-3002.