Commonwealth Utilities Corporation

Extensive water damage at Saipan’s main power plants has left CUC uncertain about when it can restart critical engines, raising new questions about the island’s 90‑day restoration goal.

The Commonwealth Utilities Corp. is asking the CPUC to lift the cap on its Fuel Adjustment Charge and allow the rate to rise to 44 cents per kilowatt-hour, saying fuel prices have doubled and the utility cannot absorb the increase. With monthly fuel costs expected to jump from $4.2 million to more than $8.2 million, officials warn CUC faces a $4 million shortfall and could run out of cash by June.

The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) supports legislation to eliminate its mandatory 1% public auditor fee.

CNMI lawmaker Marissa Flores is demanding an investigation into the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation’s (CUC) internal board policies and management benefits.