ERC SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH ILOILO CITY AND MORE POWER FOR GREATER RE PROGRAM

3 August 2023 

ILOILO CITY – In its efforts to make the advantages of the Net-Metering Program and Distributed Energy Resources (DER) more accessible to the people of Iloilo, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) entered into a tripartite agreement with the Iloilo City and MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE POWER) on 3 August 2023 at the City Mayor’s office.

“With this partnership, we aim to promote green practices, aligning with the national government’s targets. In Iloilo, our efforts include solar panels at the national high school, city hall, dialysis centers, and eye care facilities,” Mayor Jerry P. Treñas stressed.

The partnership aims to facilitate collaboration opportunities to encourage the use of renewable energy in the locality, advance renewable energy development and deployment, and share best practices, knowledge, and information on the programs and policies that can help the consumers of Iloilo City pursue renewable energy sources. RE technologies like the Net-Metering and DER can help manage electricity costs, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, and promote economic progress, benefiting not only Iloilo City but also the entire nation.

“One of the obligations under the agreement is to have a one-stop shop where applicants and interested parties can come. Our collaboration with the city has been active for the past three years, and we warmly welcome the involvement of ERC. Being the first in Visayas to enter into this agreement showcases our strong support for the government,” MORE POWER President and CEO Roel Z. Castro stated.

The ERC will provide the technical and regulatory expertise to streamline the documentary submissions, installation, payment, and permitting processes of the Net-Metering and DER. The ERC will also be part of the information, education, and communication campaign for the electricity consumers.

“This is the second pilot LGU with the ERC for the Net-Metering and greater RE program. We hope that other LGUs are similarly inspired to partner with national agencies to bring solutions closer to our people.” ERC Chairperson and CEO Monalisa C. Dimalanta said.

As of 30 June 2023, the ERC has issued Certificates of Compliance to 72 qualified end-users under the Net-Metering Program in Iloilo City with a total capacity of 985.37 kilowatt-peak.