Assessment of Ocean Energy Systems to Power Guam

Guam Green Growth, Science & Technology Steering Committee US Military on Guam Science Community Targets: Developers and Consultants Comparison of energy OES to other renewable energy sources (solar and wind power) Impact on Island''s Main Economy –Tourism (aesthetics) PNNL-SA-XXXX PAMEC 2024 12.

Assessment of ocean energy systems as a source of energy

aquaculture [2]. Wave energy along Guam''s shoreline is dependent on wind speed, wind direction and fetch length along the wind bearing. The south-eastern shores of Guam have the highest wave energy potential. WEC systems can float within the water column (e.g., oscillating water column) or on the surface, and can also be attached to

ABOUT GUAM ENERGY OFFICE OUR STRATEGY

The Guam Energy Office (GEO) is a small line agency within the Executive Branch of the Government of Guam. The Agency is 100% feder-ally funded through the assistance of U.S. Department of Energy to implement grant programs focused on promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy to reduce energy consumption,

Mission Statement | GEO

GUAM ENERGY OFFICE. Rebecca J. Respicio. Director. Lucy Kono. Administrative Officer. Address. 548 North Marine Corps Drive Tamuning, Guam 96913. Telephone (671) 646-4361 Fax (671) 649-1215. Hours of Operation Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed on Holidays and Weekends. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS. First Name. Last Name. Phone No.

Fuel Sales By Petroleum Companies | GEO

GUAM ENERGY OFFICE. Rebecca J. Respicio. Director. Lucy Kono. Administrative Officer. Address. 548 North Marine Corps Drive Tamuning, Guam 96913. Telephone (671) 646-4361 Fax (671) 649-1215. Hours of Operation Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed on Holidays and Weekends. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS. First Name. Last Name. Phone No.

WPTO Announces over $16 Million in New National

The U.S. Department of Energy''s (DOE) Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) today announced over $16 million in new projects to further hydropower and marine energy research and development. These awards encompass $5.6 million for hydropower projects and $10.5 million for marine energy projects across six national laboratories.

ABOUT GUAM ENERGY OFFICE

The Guam Energy Office is committed to promote energy efficiency and pro-vide energy-saving solutions to assist with reducing fossil fuel dependency, to partner with others to deploy renewable technologies, and to help reduce greenhouse emissions and protect the en-vironment.

GEO | The Guam Energy Office Website

GUAM ENERGY OFFICE. Rebecca J. Respicio. Director. Address. 548 North Marine Corps Drive Tamuning, Guam 96913. Telephone (671) 646-4361 Fax (671) 649-1215. Hours of Operation Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed on Holidays and Weekends

GPA CONTINUES PATH TO 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY

The study, also known as the "Guam 100," will not only set a clear path to achieving 50% electricity purchases from renewable energy by 2030 and 100% by 2040 but will provide the tools to ensure energy system resilience against extreme weather events, improve energy justice, and

Clean Energy Master Plan

Guam 100 Initiative GPA Clean Energy Master Plan, UN SDGs, and Justice40. The Guam Power Authority''s Clean Energy Master Plan (CEMP) is a comprehensive plan for transitioning Guam from legacy fossil fuel fired generation to renewable energy and non-greenhouse gas emissions electric energy supply.

Hydrogen Energy for Guam Using Seawater Electrolysis

"What I heard from people in Guam was the importance of energy independence from renewable sources," said de Peralta. Guam, a U.S. territory located in a string of Western Pacific islands known as Micronesia,

Standard Operating Procedures | GEO

GUAM ENERGY OFFICE. Rebecca J. Respicio. Director. Lucy Kono. Administrative Officer. Address. 548 North Marine Corps Drive Tamuning, Guam 96913. Telephone (671) 646-4361 Fax (671) 649-1215. Hours of Operation Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed on Holidays and Weekends. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS. Name. Last Name. Phone No

Energy in Guam

The pattern of energy production and use in Guam is shaped by its location, a remote island. Almost all energy is reliant on imports of petroleum products for use in transport and electricity. Guam has no domestic production of conventional fuels such as oil, natural gas or coal.

How Will Guam Achieve 100% Renewable Energy by 2045?

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory is working with Guam government and energy leaders to help the island reach its goal of 50% renewable energy by 2035 and 100% by 2045. The U.S. territory depends on expensive fuel oil imports for its power.

Assessment of ocean energy systems as a source of energy for a

With its pristine water, stable temperatures, high local demand, strategic location and US legal structure, Guam has good potential for aquaculture to be a growth sector for Guam''s economy. For this study, OES technology is evaluated as a source of electricity for a proposed Guam Aquaculture Innovation Center (GAIC). Two potential sites were assessed to build the

GPA gets $3M to support 100% renewable energy for Guam

GPA, in partnership with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, received a $3 million award from the U.S. Department of the Interior''s Office of Insular Affairs for Phase II of the Guam 100

Guam''s Renewable Energy Goals | Bureau of Ocean Energy

In September 2024, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Guam Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force ("Task Force"), reflects a partnership between federal, territory, and local agencies, as well as offices who regularly

ABOUT GUAM ENERGY OFFICE OUR STRATEGY

The Guam Energy Office (GEO) is a gov-ernment agency within the Executive Branch of the Government of Guam. The Agency receives 100% federal funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to execute grant programs aimed at promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency. The ultimate goal is to reduce energy con-

Grants | GEO

GUAM ENERGY OFFICE. Rebecca J. Respicio. Director. Lucy Kono. Administrative Officer. Address. 548 North Marine Corps Drive Tamuning, Guam 96913. Telephone (671) 646-4361 Fax (671) 649-1215. Hours of Operation Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed on Holidays and Weekends. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS. First Name. Last Name. Phone No.

Energy

Increasing renewable energy. HOW WE''RE TRACKING PROGRESS: Transitioning Guam''s energy from imported fossil fuels to renewable sources, supporting Guam residents to integrate household energy efficiency, and updating Guam''s Strategic Energy Plan and Action Plan to map a path towards 100% renewable energy by 2045.

6 FAQs about [Guam amron energy]

How is energy consumed in Guam?

In Guam, the consumption of energy is heavily influenced by its remote location. Almost all energy is reliant on imports of petroleum products for use in transport and electricity. Guam does not have any domestic production of conventional fuels such as oil, natural gas, or coal.

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 is Guam's energy policy?

In 2019, P.L. 35-46 raised the RPS to 50% net electricity sales by December 31, 2035, and 100% by 2045. Regulations are described in Guam Code § 8311. GPA's Clean Energy Plan (2022 Integrated Resource Plan) roadmaps a path to 100% clean, reliable, resilient, affordable energy by 2045 and builds upon the 2008 IRP.

How much power does Guam generate?

Guam has a rated generating capacity of 560 MW, more than twice its historical highest load. This power is supplied by several plants burning residual fuel oil operated for the Guam Power Authority by independent power providers. In 2015, electricity in Guam cost 2.5 times as much as on the U.S. mainland.

How does the US influence Guam's energy consumption?

The U.S. Navy and Air Force have significant land holdings and operations that impact both the economy and energy consumption of the island. As previously noted, the U.S. Navy alone is the island’s largest energy consumer, representing 20% of electricity sales (The Bureau of Statistics and Plans Guam 2022).

How many gallons of fuel are sold in Guam?

Data source: The Bureau of Statistics and Plans Guam (2022) In 2010, Guam Energy Office reported 109 million gallons of motor fuel sold, including gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel (but excluding shipping, air transport, freight, and military) (Baring-Gould et al. 2011).

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