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FEED-IN TARIFFS ADJUSTMENT GETS ERC NOD

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved long-pending adjustments to the Feed-in Tariffs (FIT) covering the calendar years (CY) 2021 to 2025 and has directed their recovery by the FIT-eligible plants entitled to it over a five-year period beginning CY 2026. “The approval marks the first adjustment to the FIT scheme since 2020,” ERC Chairperson Nino […]

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ERC HOSTS ASEAN POWER GRID CONSULTATIVE MEET

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 […]

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ERC PARTNERS WITH UK FOR CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION

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 […]

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ERC VOWS TO ACCELERATE HYDROPOWER DEVELOPMENT

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 […]

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ERC CHIEF JUAN CAPS FIRST 100 DAYS WITH REFORMS

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 […]

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ERC PUSHES FOR PHILIPPINE GRID MODERNIZATION

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 […]

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ERC LOWERS RETAIL MARKET THRESHOLD TO 100KW

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 […]

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ERC EYES LIFELINE SUBSIDY PROGRAM EXPANSION

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 […]

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RULES FOR ADVANCED METERING INFRA GETS ERC OK

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 […]

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ERC SHUTS DOWN SIPCOR SIQUIJOR PLANTS, FACILITIES

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on August 29 revoked the provisional authority to operate of the Siquijor Island Power Corporation (SIPCOR) for the operation of power generation facilities in the Province of Siquijor. The ERC cited SIPCOR’s numerous violations such as the failure to secure Certificate of Compliance (COC) prior to the operation of its […]