Distribution
Sector
Distribution Sector. The distribution of electricity to end-users shall be a regulated common carrier business requiring a national franchise. Distribution of electric power to all end-users may be undertaken by private distribution utilities, cooperatives, local government units presently undertaking this function and other duly authorized entities, subject to regulation by the ERC. (Sec. 22, RA 9136)
Distribution Utility refers to any electric cooperative, private corporation, government-owned utility or existing local government unit which has an exclusive franchise area to operate a distribution system in accordance with this Act. (Sec. 4 q, RA 9136)
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Act 9136, Section 43 (a), Functions of the ERC
"The ERC shall promote competition, encourage market development, ensure customer choice and penalize abuse of market power in the restructured electricity industry. In appropriate cases, the ERC is authorized to issue cease and desist order after due notice and hearing." Towards this end, it shall be responsible for key functions in the restuctured industry, such as the enforcement of the implementing rules and regulations of this Act. |