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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), led by Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan, hosted the ASEAN Power Grid Consultative Committee (APGCC) for a Capacity Building and Training Session on Power Market at the ERC Main Office recently. The activity forms part of continued regional collaboration to strengthen regulatory frameworks and deepen technical understanding of […]
Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan vowed to be an “active enabler of progress” following the launch of the UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) at The Peninsula Manila. The UK PACT is a capacity-building program governed and funded by the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan affirmed the ERC’s commitment to accelerating hydropower development, saying that it is essential to protect the public interest and lower electricity costs for Filipino consumers. Speaking at the 3rd Philippine Hydro Summit and Exhibition 2025 focused on the theme “Accelerating Hydropower Development: Powering […]
Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan capped his first 100 days in office with reforms aimed at strengthening transparency, accelerating regulatory processes, and improving service for electricity consumers.Juan, who assumed office on August 11, said his vision of a “New ERC” is focused on streamlined procedures, stronger technical capability, and […]
Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan delivered the keynote address during the Philippine Grid Forming Workshop Series 5, organized by the Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA), held recently at the Ascott Hotel in Bonifacio Global City. The event brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, and the private […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved a landmark ruling to lower the eligibility threshold for participation in the Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) and the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) from 500 kilowatts (kW) to 100 kW average monthly peak demand.The new threshold will take effect on June 26, 2026, paving the way for […]
In line with the government’s efforts to make electricity more affordable and accessible to low-income households, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is soliciting comments on the proposed Uniform National Lifeline Subsidy Rate for the implementation of the Lifeline Program under Section 73 of Republic Act No. 9136, as amended, and creating a National Lifeline Subsidy […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the Amended Rules to Govern the Implementation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) by Distribution Utilities (DUs) and ERC-Authorized Entities, setting a stronger regulatory framework for the country’s transition toward a smart, secure, and consumer-empowered electricity distribution network. “The new AMI Rules mark a milestone in the digital transformation […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) welcomed the approval of its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget by the House of Representatives during plenary deliberations, emphasizing that the allocation will strengthen consumer protection and enhance oversight of the electricity industry. Sponsored by South Cotabato Second District Representative Ferdinand Hernandez, the budget gained the full support of the […]
Electric cooperatives (ECs) are embarking on construction and improvement of infrastructures that will help ensure better operational efficiencies and continuous delivery of electric services to their consumers. In the first quarter of this year, at least 13 power co-ops availed of loans amounting to P250 million from the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to bankroll their […]