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ERC amends rules on new connections for power users

By Neil Jerome C. Morales | April 4, 2012 - 12:00am

Power consumers will now have more leeway to choose their power distributor following changes in the Distribution Services and Open Access Rules (DSOAR), the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said.ERC said it amended...

Business

ERC orders distribution utilities to submit reports on senior citizen discounts

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | October 21, 2011 - 12:00am

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has directed all distribution utilities (DUs) to submit reports on discounts given to senior citizens.

Business

PBR scheme starting to bring down power rates - ERC

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | October 11, 2011 - 12:00am

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said yesterday the implementation of the performance-based regulation (PBR) scheme is starting to bring down electricity rates.

Business

ERC sets lower distribution rate for Mindanao's Cepalco

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | June 23, 2011 - 12:00am

After approving a lower revenue cap for Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has set a lower distribution rate for Mindanao-based Cagayan Electric Power and Light Co. (Cepalco).

Business

ERC set to release rules on public ownership of gencos

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | January 10, 2011 - 12:00am

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is set to release the rules that will govern the public ownership of generation companies (gencos) and distribution utilities (DUs).

Business

NGCP likely to appeal ERC decision on revenue cap

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | January 4, 2011 - 12:00am

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) is likely to file a motion with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to reconsider its decision to lower the power firm’s maximum annual revenue (MAR) for...

Business

Energy Regulatory Commission drafts metering rules

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | December 20, 2009 - 12:00am

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is drafting rules to govern the type of meter products to be used in the revenue metering scheme by distribution utilities (DUs).

Business

ERC proposes changes in Magna Carta for residential power users

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | December 12, 2009 - 12:00am

To further uphold the rights of consumers, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is proposing changes in some provisions in the Magna Carta for Residential Electricity Consumers.

Business

ERC drafts new scheme to gauge efficiency of electric cooperatives

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | February 16, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is drafting a new scheme to gauge the efficiency of electric cooperatives (ECs).

Business