1. Establishment of a Business to Business (B2B) System
2. Evaluation of Business Separation and Unbundling Plan (BSUP) Applications submitted by Distribution Utilities (DUs) in Luzon

Rules for Contestability

Guidelines for the Issuance of Licenses to Retail Electricity Suppliers (RES) - prescribes the qualifications and criteria for licensing Retail Electricity Suppliers, which shall include among other requirements, a demonstration of their technical capability, financial capability and creditworthiness.

Code of Conduct for Competitive Retail Market Participants – establishes standards of behavior for marketing electricity in order to protect customers. It also provides limitations on the relationship between DU and its Local/Affiliate RES, and ensures that the DU delivers non-discriminatory service to all customers, regardless of their choice of RES.

Rules for Customer Switching (previously referred to as the Uniform Business Practices) - set of rules promulgated by the ERC which prescribes the standardized business rules for interactions between the DU, PEMC, RES/Local RES, and SOLR relating to the commercial transfer of a customer from one RES/Local RES to another.

Rules for the Supplier of Last Resort - the set of rules that: (1) encourages contestable customers to choose their supplier of electricity upon the commencement of retail competition and open access; and (2) ensures the provision of continuous supply of electricity to contestable customers in the event of RES’ inability to provide electricity.

Rules on Rate Filing by the Supplier of Last Resort- provides the SOLR with a uniform filing system for applications by the SOLR for the approval of SOLR rate / charges to the affected Contestable Market, and to ensure recovery of the allowable premium and reasonable return associated with the SOLR service.

Competition Rules and Complaint Procedures – prohibits anti-competitive behavior and abuse of market power, and specifies the appropriate penalties and remedies for such behaviors.

Business Separation Guidelines (BSG), As Amended 1 of 4 , 2 of 4, 3 of 4, 4 of 4 – prescribes the clear separation of business operations and accounts between the regulated and non-regulated business activities of electric power industry participants.

Distribution Services and Open Access Rules (DSOAR) (Attachments: 6.1 Connection Agreement, 6.2 Generator Application, 6.3 Generator Agreement, 6.4 Easement Form, 6.5 Meter Ownership Agreement, 6.6 DWS Agreement) - pertains to the provision of services by a DU to captive and contestable customers, the RES, other DUs, and generators, under the new competitive environment.

ERC Resolution No. 2, Series of 2007 - A Resolution to Clarify ERC's Operational Separation Requirement

ERC Resolution No. 3, Series of 2007 - A Resolution Indicating the Timeline for Full Retail Competition and Open Access in Luzon

ERC Resolution 02, Series of 2008 - A Resolution Adopting the Rules for Contestability

SUPPLIER OF LAST RESORT

(NOTE: Data will be available prior to open access)

RETAIL ELECTRICITY SUPPLIERS

1. GN Power Ltd. Co.
2. Aboitiz Energy Solutions, Inc.
3. Trans-Asia Oil and Energy Development Corp.
4. GNPower Mariveles Coal Plant Ltd. Co.
5. First Gen. Energy Solutions, Inc.
6. Cabanatuan Electric Corporation.

RETAIL ELECTRICITY SUPPLIERS FORMS
1. Form 1 - Checklist of Requirements
2. Form 2 - RES Information Sheet Form 2 - (word format)
3. Form 3 - Outline for a 5 year Business Plan
4. Procedures in applying for a RES License

RES FAQs

List of Electricity Customers Qualified to be Part of the Contestable Market