Rules on Electronic Billing and Communications for Electricity Consumers
ERC Resolution No. 08-17, issued on June 6, 2017, establishes rules for electronic billing and communications for electricity consumers in the Philippines, aligning with the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) and previous regulations. The resolution aims to enhance the efficiency and delivery of electricity bills by leveraging advanced technologies while ensuring consumer protection. The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) conducted public consultations and considered feedback before adopting these rules. This initiative reflects the ERC's commitment to modernize communication methods in the energy sector.
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- What is Rules on Electronic Billing and Communications for Electricity Consumers about?
- ERC Resolution No. 08-17, issued on June 6, 2017, establishes rules for electronic billing and communications for electricity consumers in the Philippines, aligning with the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) and previous regulations. The resolution aims to enhance the efficiency and delivery of electricity bills by leveraging advanced technologies while ensuring consumer protection. The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) conducted public consultations and considered feedback before adopting these rules. This initiative reflects the ERC's commitment to modernize communication methods in the energy sector.
- What type of law is ERC Resolution No. 08-17?
- Rules on Electronic Billing and Communications for Electricity Consumers (ERC Resolution No. 08-17) is a Philippine Other Rules and Procedures enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Rules on Electronic Billing and Communications for Electricity Consumers enacted?
- Rules on Electronic Billing and Communications for Electricity Consumers (ERC Resolution No. 08-17) was enacted on Jun 6, 2017.
- What is the citation for Rules on Electronic Billing and Communications for Electricity Consumers?
- Rules on Electronic Billing and Communications for Electricity Consumers, ERC Resolution No. 08-17, Jun 6, 2017 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- ERC Resolution No. 08-17
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Energy Regulatory Commission
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 6, 2017
ERC RESOLUTION NO. 08-17
RULES ON ELECTRONIC BILLING AND COMMUNICATIONS FOR ELECTRICITY CONSUMERS
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 or EPIRA, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) promulgated the Magna Carta for Residential Electricity Consumers (MREC) and the Distribution Services and Open Access Rules (DSOAR) on June 17, 2004 and January 18, 2006, respectively;
WHEREAS, for purposes of utilizing the advanced technologies to streamline and enhance the issuance and delivery of electricity bills and other communications to consumers, the Commission deems it appropriate to establish the rules for electronic billing and communications for electricity consumers in addition to all other applicable existing customer protection rules;
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2016, the Commission approved the posting of the draft "Rules on Electronic Billing and Communications for Electricity Consumers" in the ERC website for solicitation of comments from interested parties and the conduct of public consultations;
WHEREAS, on January 26, 2017, February 2 and 3, 2017, the Commission conducted public consultations for the aforesaid Rules in Manila, Cebu and Davao, respectively, and considered all the comments submitted by the distribution utilities;
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2017, the second draft of the proposed, Rules was posted in the ERC website for further comments;
NOW THEREFORE, after thorough and due deliberation, the Commission RESOLVES, as it hereby RESOLVED, to APPROVE and ADOPT the "Rules on Electronic Billing and Communications for Electricity Consumers."
Pasig City, June 6, 2017.
JOSE VICENTE B. SALAZAR *Chairman
(SGD.) GLORIA VICTORIA C. YAP-TARUCCommissioner
(SGD.) ALFREDO J. NONCommissioner
(SGD.) JOSEFINA PATRICIA A. MAGPALE-ASIRITCommissioner
(SGD.) GERONIMO D. STA. ANACommissioner
ATTACHMENT
Rules on Electronic Billing and Communications for Electricity Consumers
Footnotes
* On preventive suspension as per Order of the Officer of the President (OP-DC Case No. 17-D-094) dated May 2, 2017.
Cite This Law
Rules on Electronic Billing and Communications for Electricity Consumers, ERC Resolution No. 08-17, Jun 6, 2017 (Philippines)
Rules on Electronic Billing and Communications for Electricity Consumers, ERC Resolution No. 08-17 (Phil. 2017)
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