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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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