Switching to a Retail Electricity Supplier (RES) via the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) may sound technical, but the steps are straightforward once broken down. Think of it as a series of milestones, with each party—you, us ( My Powerhouse ), your new RES, and your distribution utility (DU)—having a clear role to play. Here's your journey to becoming a contestable customer in the retail market (from being a captive customer by your DU) and what to expect: Step 1 3 easy step
The Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) policy gives energy-intensive consumers the right to choose their own power supplier, instead of being tied only to their local distribution utility (DU). It's part of the Philippines' effort to create a more competitive and efficient electricity market. By opening up the retail power sector, RCOA allows big commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers to negotiate directly with Retail Electr
The Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) allows small and medium-sized electricity consumers within the same franchise area to combine their power demand. By pooling together, these groups can collectively meet the 500-kilowatt threshold required to choose their own electricity supplier. In simpler terms: RAP makes it possible for households, small businesses, and other low-demand consumers—who on their own would not qualify—to act like o
