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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) achieved major regulatory milestones in 2025, resolving long-pending rate cases, issuing thousands of regulatory actions, and expanding consumer protections, aiming reliable, affordable electricity for Filipino households. Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino C. Juan said the agency is prioritizing transparency and consumer welfare as part of the shift toward the […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved revised rules increasing the secondary price cap (SPC) in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), a move aimed at curbing sustained electricity price spikes while maintaining investment signals for power generators. The adjustment ensures stable electricity prices and reliable power supply for consumers while allowing generators to operate […]
Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson and CEO Francis Saturnino Juan vowed to continue supporting the total electrification of off-grid areas in the country following the ceremonial lighting of the Meralco Microgrid Plant in Cagbalete Island, Quezon Province. “Today, we are not merely launching a microgrid power system, a pioneering effort by a distribution utility, but […]
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 […]
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 […]