The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has outlined its regulatory priorities for the first semester of 2025, focusing on completing the rate reset for Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP). ERC chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta stated their goal to finalize the 4th regulatory period rate reset for NGCP and resolve Meralco’s 5th RP and its expected refund. She also highlighted plans to address pending applications from other distribution utilities and resolve all universal charge for missionary electrification petitions of the National Power Corp. Additionally, the ERC aims to finalize resolutions for all expiring agreements and implement retail competition and open access with an aggressive campaign.
The Energy Regulatory Commission committed to completing the rate reset for Manila Electric Co. and National Grid Corp. of the Philippines as part of its regulatory priorities in the first semester of 2025.
She said the ERC is also hoping to resolve all the pending the universal charge for missionary electrification petitions of the National Power Corp.
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