Managing Utilites in the Interest of the Consumers

The Consolidated Commission on Utilities (C.C.U.) was created by Public Law 26-76. It is made up of five members elected at large to oversee the Guam Power Authority and the Guam Waterworks Authority. The CCU retains contracting authority for both utilities as well as the responsibility for selecting a qualified General Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

CCU News

On January 6, 2009 the CCU held their swearing-in ceremony for returning Commissioner Gloria B. Nelson and newly elected Commissioner Joseph (Joey) T. Duenas.  Honorable Chief Justice Robert J. Torres delivered the Oath of Office.  Both Commissioners hold 4 year terms ending December 31, 2012.

Board Members of the 4th CCU (pictured with Chief Justice Robert Torres), January 2009

From Left to Right:

Eloy P. Hara, Vice-Chair, Guam Waterworks Authority & CCU Chairman for the Committee on Customer Relations

Joseph (Joey) T. Duenas, Treasurer & CCU Chairman for CCU Audit Committee

Chief Justice Robert Torres

Gloria B. Nelson, Secretary & Chairwoman for the CCU Committee for Employee Development and Relations

Benigno M. Palomo, Vice-Chair, Guam Power Authority & CCU Chairman on Committee on Social Welfare

Simon A. Sanchez II, Chairman

The resignation of Comm. Tom Ada on April 4, 2007 created a vacancy on the Consolidated Commission on Utilities and the subsequent passage of Public Law 29-36, on October 25, 2007, made it possible for the position to be filled by the next highest vote getter, Joana Margaret Blas.  Ms. Blas was sworn into office on February 5, 2008.

Board Members of the Third CCU, February 2008

From Left to Right:
Benigno M. Palomo , Vice Chairman, Guam Power Authority & CCU Chairman for the Committee on Social Welfare

Gloria B. Nelson, Secretary & Chairwoman for the CCU Committee for Employee Development and Relations

J. Margaret Blas , new CCU Member

Simon A. Sanchez, II, Chairman

Eloy P. Hara , Vice Chairman – Guam Waterworks Authority & CCU Chairman for the Committee on Customer Relations

Elected Board Members of the Third CCU (CCU 3), January 2007


From Left to Right:
Eloy P. Hara, Treasurer and CCU Chairman for the Committee on Customer Relations

Tom C. Ada, Vice Chairman - Guam WaterWorks Authority and Chairman for the CCU Committee for Planning & Policy Development

Gloria B. Nelson, Secretary and Chairwoman for the CCU Committee for Employee Development and Relations

Simon A. Sanchez, II, Chairman

Benigno M. Palomo, Vice Chairman – Guam Power Authority and CCU Chairman for the Committee on Social Welfare

CCU Achievements

- Have conducted 48 public meetings in 2005 to address the needs of the public.

- Put the Agency back into the black after just 3 years

- Conducting Open Forum Village Meetings August, September and October 2008 to give constituents the opportunity to address concerns directly with the Commission.  Representation from both GPA and GWA management and customer service are on hand to take and assist in resolution of consumer issues.