The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) doubled its regulatory issuances and actions in the second quarter of the year compared to the previous quarter, resulting in an additional 6,150 megawatts of fresh supply injected into the country’s power grid.

In a statement, the ERC said that there were sharp increases in the issuances of Certificates of Compliance (COCs) and Provisional Authorities to Operate (PAOs), Orders, and Decisions in the second quarter that contributed to strengthening the country’s power infrastructure.

Between the first quarter and the second quarter of 2025, the ERC more than doubled its issuance of COCs, from 1,064 in the first quarter to 2,137 by the end of June, or a 100.8 percent increase.

Of the total COCs issued, net-metering qualified end-users comprised the bulk of approvals with 1,696 COCs released, up from 868 in the first quarter or a 95.3 percent increase.

Issuances for Self-Generating Facilities (SGFs) also saw a sharp rise of 170 percent, from 94 in the first quarter to 254 by the end of the second quarter 2025.

Meanwhile, certifications for Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) increased from eight to 18 COCs, while Independent Power Producers (IPPs) were granted 12 COCs, up from 8 in the previous quarter.

The number of Provisional Authorities to Operate (PAOs) granted to IPPs also jumped by 82 percent, increasing from 86 as of March to 157 by the end of June 2025.

These efforts resulted in a substantial increase in permitting of installed capacity, nearly doubling the total from 5,548 megawatts (MW) to 11,698 MW in a span of four months.

The additional 6,150 MW injected into the country’s power grid is expected to enhance the reliability and availability of electricity for more Filipino households and businesses.

In the same period, the ERC also issued a total of 240 regulatory orders and decisions, up from just 41 in the first quarter—more than fivefold or 485 percent increase.

This includes the issuance of Show Cause Orders (SCOs) which rose significantly by 1,440 percent—from 10 in the first quarter to 154 by end-June—demonstrating the ERC’s stronger push for accountability among power providers.

The Commission also acted on 50 applications for Provisional Authority (PA) Orders for Power Supply Agreements (PSAs), 39 of which were granted and resolved while 11 were denied.

Similarly, decisions on Point-to-Point (P2P) transmission facility applications nearly tripled from six in the first quarter to 17 decisions by the end of the second quarter.

For Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) applications of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the Commission increased issuances from 10 to 19 orders over the same period.

“With the Commission’s faster approvals and strengthened enforcement, the ERC is actively boosting the country’s power infrastructure and reinforcing regulatory efficiency in the energy sector,” ERC Chairperson and CEO Monalisa C. Dimalanta said.

She added that, “This also shows our commitment to ensuring that our regulated entities, especially the power providers, deliver on their obligations, as this would directly benefit Filipino consumers, encourage more investments, and contribute to the overall resilience of our energy systems.”