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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has proposed a draft resolution declaring the System Loss Charge as a government-mandated pass-through cost that should not form part of the gross receipts of Generation Companies (GCs), the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), and Distribution Utilities (DUs) for the purposes of the twelve percent (12%) Value-Added Tax […]
Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan marked his first year of service as head of the Commission, highlighting the ERC’s accomplishments over the past 12 months and reaffirming his commitment to advancing a fair, transparent, and responsive regulatory environment for the energy sector. In his message during the Commission’s flag-raising […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has directed the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) to refund a total of P9.51 billion to its customers, at an average refund rate of PO.3448 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). The directive, issued in ERC Case Nos. 2025-178 RC and 2026-040 RC, covers Meralco’s regulatory “true-up” of its distribution charges for the period […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), led by Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan, engaged members of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) in a dialogue on the Commission’s ongoing regulatory reforms, highlighting initiatives that promote a more reliable, efficient, and investment-friendly power sector. The dialogue provided a venue for the ERC to […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) recognized outstanding distribution utilities, power generation companies, and energy solution providers for their commitment to regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and innovation during its 25th Anniversary celebration recently. Through the conferment of plaques of recognition, the ERC highlighted the vital role of industry partners in advancing a transparent, accountable, and consumer-centered […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has significantly reduced processing times for key permits through the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop (EVOSS) system, in support of the government’s push to streamline approvals and accelerate energy project implementation. During the 24th EVOSS Steering Committee meeting, the Department of Energy (DOE) reported that three ERC processes integrated into the […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), represented by Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan, served as the lead resource speaker during the Management Association of the Philippines’ (MAP) Energy 101 Series where he highlighted the key factors driving electricity prices in the Philippines and the regulatory reforms and market-based solutions being pursued to make electricity […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) adopted a Resolution for the temporary suspension of Power Delivery Service (PDS) charges for energy storage systems (ESS) to support power system reliability during declared national energy emergencies. The measure allows qualified ESS facilities to be exempted from the payment of PDS charges on electricity drawn from the grid solely […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved Resolution No. 22, Series of 2026, adopting a Uniform Reportorial Requirements (URR) Template Addendum that standardizes how Distribution Utilities (DUs) compute, monitor, and report Transmission and Ancillary Services (AS) charges. The measure strengthens transparency, accountability, and regulatory oversight of these pass-through costs while making electricity billing easier to […]
Amid rapid changes in the energy sector, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is advancing the Philippine Grid Code (PGC) 2026 Edition as a forward-looking reform to upgrade grid standards, strengthen system reliability, and enable the integration of renewable energy. The PGC 2026 Edition seeks to modernize the country’s transmission system through updated technical standards, stronger […]