The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said Tuesday it launched a new digital Power Supply Procurement (PSP) Toolkit to help distribution utilities (DUs) conduct competitive selection processes (CSPs) more effectively and secure fair and transparent power supply agreements (PSAs).
The toolkit provides practical, step-by-step guidance on CSP implementation, ensuring compliance with ERC regulations.
Beyond assisting DUs, the initiative aims to promote informed consumer participation, empower stakeholders with clear and accessible information, and enhance transparency and accountability in power procurement through digitalization.
ERC chairperson and chief executive Dimalanta said that while DUs are the primary users, the ERC hopes consumers will also engage with the publicly accessible resource. Dimalanta encouraged the public to understand the entire journey of a power supply agreement, from its initial inclusion in a DU’s procurement plan to its final approval by the ERC.
Dimalanta also said the commission intends to strengthen its monitoring of the toolkit’s use. “Just like raising a child, you do not stop watching once it is born – you continue to guide it until it is fully grown. That is what we aim to achieve with this toolkit,” she said.
The launch event was attended by representatives from the Department of Energy (DOE), National Electrification Administration (NEA), Private Electric Power Operators Association (PEPOA), and the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association (PHILRECA).
Developed with assistance from USAID and ClientEarth, the PSP Toolkit is a legacy project of outgoing commissioners Alexis Lumbatan and Catherine Maceda, whose terms conclude on July 9, 2025.
To support users, the toolkit includes downloadable templates, regulatory references and other helpful materials. Its development aligns with the ERC’s broader commitment to improving regulatory services through digital transformation.
