December 31, 2020

ERC widens RCOA implementation

By BusinessMirror – December 30, 2020 THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) recently promulgated the Resolution expanding the coverage of the Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) pursuant to its mandate to promote competition and ensure the successful restructuring and modernization […]
November 4, 2020

WESM registration waived at power retailing threshold

By Myrna M. Velasco – November 3, 2020, 6:30 AM from Manila Bulletin Registration with the operator of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) will no longer be mandated if retail competition and open access (RCOA) will already reach the […]
October 13, 2020

More power consumers seen joining RCOA by 2021

By Adam J. Ang – October 12, 2020 | 7:50 pm from Business World THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said it is targeting more participation next year in a scheme allowing consumers to select a preferred electricity provider. The commission […]
October 8, 2020

ERC eyes full RCOA implementation by 2023

By Jordeene B. Lagare – October 8, 2020 from The Manila Times THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is seeking to fully implement the retail competition and open access (RCOA), a scheme that allows electricity end-users to choose their power supplier, […]