Guam - Renewable Energy Portfolio Goal

Guam has set a goal for its electricity to come increasingly from renewable sources, reaching 50% of net electricity sales by the end of 2035 and 100% by the end of 2045. This is a utility-level goal rather than a rebate or payment, so there is nothing to apply for, but it supports more solar, wind and other renewables on the island's power system. Contact the Guam Power Authority for details on connecting your own renewable system.

Guam's goal, set under Public Law 29-62 and expanded by Public Law 35-46, is expected to drive demand for renewable projects such as solar photovoltaics, wind, biomass, wave and ocean thermal. The Guam Power Authority must handle interconnection requirements and outsourcing agreements, including automatic generation control, to allow the maximum feasible addition of renewable resources. There are no customer incentive application requirements here, so check with the Guam Power Authority for interconnection procedures.

Public Law 29-62 (March 2008) created a 25% by 2035 goal, and Public Law 35-46 (November 2019) expanded it, directing the Guam Power Authority to set a preliminary portfolio goal of 5% of net electricity sales by end of 2015, 50% by end of 2035 and 100% by end of 2045. It is a goal rather than a legally binding standard, and it applies to the investor-owned, municipal and cooperative utility sectors across eligible technologies including solar PV, wind, biomass, wave and ocean thermal. The Guam Power Authority must also undertake interconnection requirements or outsourcing agreements, including automatic generation control, to maximize the island-wide system's ability to add renewables.