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In response to the declaration of a State of National Energy Emergency under Executive Order No. 110, Series of 2026, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has modified the current automatic generation cost pass-through mechanism and directed all distribution utilities (DUs) experiencing a significant increase in generation costs to submit detailed reports to enable timely regulatory […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered the suspension of the operations of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) across the Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao grids effective March 26, 2026, as part of urgent government measures to address energy supply risks and price volatility arising from the ongoing geopolitical conflict in the Middle East.The suspension […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) pushed key regulatory reforms aimed at enhancing electricity affordability and access for Filipinos during the Philippine Electric Power Industry Forum (PEPIF 2026) at the John Hay Convention Center, Baguio City. Speaking at the forum with the theme “Navigating the Energy Trilemma in the Philippine Context: Security, Sustainability, and Equity,” ERC […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) engaged with power industry stakeholders to help ensure stable and reliable electricity supply for consumers during a meeting with the Philippine Independent Power Producers Association (PIPPA), as it continues to monitor potential impacts of rising Middle East tensions on global fuel markets. Stakeholders discussed developments related to gas supply from […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) conducted a pre-trial conference recently as part of its continuing review of the Manila Electric Company’s (Meralco) application for proposed distribution rates for the First Regulatory Period (R.Y. 2027–2030). Meralco previously filed its application seeking approval of its Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR), Performance Incentive Scheme (PIS), and Smoothed Maximum Average […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) engaged with power industry stakeholders to help ensure stable and reliable electricity supply for consumers during a meeting with the Philippine Independent Power Producers Association (PIPPA), as it continues to monitor potential impacts of rising Middle East tensions on global fuel markets. Stakeholders discussed developments related to gas supply from […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) conducted on Tuesday, 03 March 2026, a public hearing and expository presentation on the application of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) seeking approval of its proposed distribution rates for the first regulatory period 2027–2030. The initial hearing forms part of the Commission’s regulatory review process before any rate adjustments may be […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a collaborative framework for translating climate and weather forecasts into sector-specific applications for the energy industry, marking a significant step forward in strengthening the link between science, […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) held an Online Continuing Regulatory Education for Stakeholders (CREST) recently to discuss ERC Resolution No. 2, Series of 2026, which institutionalizes the Uniform National Lifeline Subsidy and Rate under the Lifeline Program. The activity brought together distribution utilities (DUs), partner government agencies, and other power sector stakeholders, highlighting the Commission’s […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), represented by Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan, participated as part of the Philippine delegation to the U.S.–Philippines Smart Grid Technologies Reverse Trade Mission (RTM) hosted by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) recently. The mission brought together senior Philippine energy sector leaders and U.S. public and private […]