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Promulgated Rules, Decisions and Orders



Decision, ERC Case No. 2015-160 RC, In the Matter of the Application for the Approval of the Structure and Level of Market Fees for the Calendar Years 2016-2017 for the Philippine Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC) applicant
Date Docketed:7/9/2020
Published: 7/9/2020

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Order, ERC Case No. 2019-020 RC, In the Matter of the Joint for Application of the Power Supply Agreement (PSA) Entered Into by and between Bohol I Electric Cooperative Inc. (BOHECO I) and San Miguel Energy Corporation (SMEC), with Prayer for Provisional Authority and Confidential Treatment of Information, Bohol I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BOHECO I) and San Miguel Energy Corporation (SMEC) applicants
Date Docketed:7/9/2020
Published: 7/9/2020

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Order, ERC Case No. 2020-012 RC, In the Matter of the Application for Approval of the Power Supply Agreement (PSA) Between Camotes Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CELCO) and Camotes Island Power Generation Corporation (CAMPCOR), with Prayer for Provisional Authority or Interim Relief, Camotes Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CELCO) and Camotes Island Power Generation Corporation (CAMPCOR) applicants
Date Docketed:7/9/2020
Published: 7/9/2020

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Order, ERC Case No. 2011-030 RC, In the Matter of the Application for Approval of the Electricity Supply Agreement (ESA) Between First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FICELCO) and Catanduanes Power Generation, Inc. (CPGI), with Prayer for the Issuance of Provisional Authority, First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FICELCO) and Catanduanes Power Generation, Inc. (CPGI) applicants
Date Docketed:7/9/2020
Published: 7/9/2020

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Decision, ERC Case No. 2015-001 MC, In the Matter of the Petition for Dispute Resolution and Recovery of Unauthorized Deductions from the National Power Corporation (NPC), Mid-Island Power Generation Corporation (MIPGC) represented by Faustino Lim petition versus National Power Corporation (NPC), respondent
Date Docketed:7/8/2020
Published: 7/8/2020

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Order, ERC Case No. 2008-065 RC, In the Matter of the Application for Authority to Operate as a Qualified Third Party and the Approval of the QTP Service Contract with Urgent Prayer for Provisional Authority, PowerSource Philippines, Inc. (PSPI) applicant
Date Docketed:7/8/2020
Published: 7/8/2020

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Resolution No. 06, Series of 2020, A Resolution Approving the Adjustment to the Feed In Tariff (FIT)
Date Docketed:7/3/2020
Published: 7/3/2020

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Order, ERC Case No. 2019 – 027 RC, In the Matter of the Application for Authority to Provide Electricity Service in the Islands of Lahuy and Haponan in Caramoan, and Quinalasag in Garchitorena in the Province of Camarines Sur as a Qualified Third Party, for the Issuance of the Corresponding Authority to Operate and for Approval of the Qualified Third Party Service and Subsidy Contract with the National Power Corporation, with Prayer for Provisional Authority, FP Island Energy Corporation (FP Island) applicant
Date Docketed:7/1/2020
Published: 7/1/2020

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Decision, ERC Case No. 2014 – 092 RC, In the Matter of the Application for the Approval of the Level of Market Transaction Fees for the Calendar Year 2015 for the Philippine Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC) applicant
Date Docketed:7/1/2020
Published: 7/1/2020

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Order, ERC Case No. 2019 – 024 RC, In the Matter of the Application for Approval of the Ancillary Services Procurement Agreement Between the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines and Central Negros Power Reliability, Inc., with Prayer for the Issuance of Provisional Authority, National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and Central Negros Power Reliability, Inc. (CENPRI) applicants
Date Docketed:7/1/2020
Published: 7/1/2020

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COMPETITIVE RETAIL ELECTRICITY MARKET (CREM) RULES

Revised Rules for the Issuance of Licenses to Retail Electricity Suppliers (RES)

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.

 

COMPETITIVE RETAIL ELECTRICITY MARKET WEBSITE

http://www.buyyourelectricity.com.ph

The website provides relevant information and guidance to the contestable market, the RES’ and the DUs towards an efficient and effective participation in the competitive market.

WORKS IN PROGRESS

CaseNoTitleApplicantDate PostedDate Docketed
2020-012 RCIn the Matte of the Application for Approval of the Power Supply Agreement (PSA) Between Camotes Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CELCO) and Camotes Island Power Generation Corporation (CAMPCOR), with Prayer for Provisional Authority or Interim ReliefCamotes Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CELCO) and Camotes Island Power Generation Corporation (CAMPCOR)3/16/20203/16/2020
2020-005 RCIn the Matter of the Application for Approval of the Emergency Power Supply Agreement (EPSA) Between Davao Light and Power Company, Inc. (Davao Light) and San Miguel Consolidated Power Corporation (SMCPC), with Prayer for Confidential Treatment of InformationDavao Light and Power Company, Inc. (Davao Light) and San Miguel Consolidated Power Corporation (SMCPC)1/27/20201/27/2020
2020-004 RCIn the Matter of the Petition for the Recovery of CY 2018 Revenue Shortfall from the Universal Charge for Missionary Electrification (UC-ME) and the Corresponding Adjustments of the UC-ME with Prayer for the Issuance of Provisional Authority National Power Corporation (NPC)1/23/20201/23/2020
2020-002 RCIn the Matter of the Joint Application for Approval of the Electricity Supply and Transfer Agreement Between the Davao Oriental Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Supreme Power Corp., with Prayer for Issuance of a Provisional Authority/ Interim ReliefDavao Oriental Electric Cooperative, Inc. (DORECO) and Supreme Power Corp., (Supreme)1/10/20201/10/2020

 SUPPLY SECTOR

Supply Sector. The supply sector is a business affected with public interest. Except for distribution utilities and electric cooperatives with respect to their existing franchise areas, all suppliers of electricity to the contestable market shall require a license from the ERC. (Sec. 29, RA 9136)

Supplier refers to any person or entity authorized by the ERC to sell, broker, market or aggregate electricity to the end-users. (Sec. 4 xx, RA 9136)

SUPPLY DIRECTORY

List of Retail Electricity Suppliers
List of Local Retail Electricity Suppliers
List of Supplier of Last Resort
List of Contestable Customers

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