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ERC LAUNCHES UPGRADED OFFICIAL WEBSITE

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) unveiled its upgraded official website during its flag raising ceremony, providing consumers and stakeholders with improved access to energy-related information, regulatory issuances, online services, and other public resources. The revamped website supports the Commission’s continuing efforts to modernize its digital services and make regulatory information more accessible to the public. […]

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ERC PUSHES USE OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan discussed geothermal energy’s potential to support the country’s energy security and transition toward a more sustainable power sector. During the panel discussion, Juan highlighted geothermal energy as an indigenous and renewable resource that can provide stable generation for the country’s long-term energy strategy. “Geothermal […]

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ERC, DTI-BOI FAST-TRACK RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Department of Trade and Industry-Board of Investments (DTI-BOI) are strengthening coordination to facilitate the regulatory requirements of renewable energy projects under the government’s Green Lane services. During a courtesy visit to the ERC office, ERC Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan and DTI-BOI representatives discussed the designation […]

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ERC SET TO MODERNIZE PROCESSES WITH $60M MCC

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is set to modernize and streamline its regulatory processes as part of the $60-million Philippines Energy Threshold Program of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The program, signed by U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton and Finance Secretary Frederick Go during the Luzon Economic Corridor Investment Forum in Manila, seeks […]

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ERC: COTABATO LIGHT CONSUMERS TO GET P53M REFUND

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) ordered Cotabato Light and Power Company (Cotabato Light) to refund P53.87 million to consumers following its review of the utility’s over- and under-recoveries for electricity costs covering 2013 to 2024. In its Decision, the Commission approved with modification Cotabato Light’s four compliance filings and determined a net over-recovery of P54.37 […]

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ERC RESPONDS TO COMPLAINT ON ‘LINE RENTAL’

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) responded to a complaint filed by the National Association of Electricity Consumers for Reforms, Inc. (NASECORE) before the Office of the Ombudsman against ERC Chairperson Francis Saturnino Juan and the four Commissioners, concerning the treatment of “Line Rental” charges in electricity bills. The Commission welcomed the opportunity to explain its […]

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ERC EXCLUDES SYSTEM LOSS CHARGE FROM VAT BASE

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved a Resolution declaring the system loss charge as an inherent government-mandated pass-through cost that does not form part of the gross sales of Generation Companies (GCs), the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), and Distribution Utilities (DUs) for Value-Added Tax (VAT) purposes.   This measure, which if confirmed by […]

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ERC PUSHES FOR WESM REFORMS

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), led by Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan, called for structural and operational reforms in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) to strengthen market flexibility and support the country’s transition toward a more resilient and inclusive energy future during the Electricity Market Exchanges (EMX) 2026 at the Solaire Resort […]

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ERC BACKS MEASURES TO REGULATE SYSTEM LOSS

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) reaffirmed its support for measures seeking to reduce the system loss burden on electricity consumers, while emphasizing the need to consider the technical and operating conditions of distribution utilities (DUs). ERC Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan conveyed the Commission’s position during the public hearing of the Senate Committee […]

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ERC TO DRAFT RESO ON SYSTEM LOSS CHARGE BAN

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 […]