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, […]
September 24, 2020

ERC orders distribution utilities to expedite customer switching

By Adam J. Ang – September 23, 2020 | 5:43 pm from Business World THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered distribution utilities to promptly process the applications of customers switching to other retail suppliers, on threat of penalty. According […]