The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has adopted the use of summary proceedings for certain types of applications deemed critical to ensuring the quality, reliability and affordability of electricity supply nationwide.
The ERC said in a statement Wednesday the move is aimed at accelerating the government’s target of achieving total electrification across the country.
ERC chairman Francis Saturnino Juan underscored that the initiative reflects the commission’s drive toward faster and more efficient regulation, in line with its vision of a “new ERC.”
“We will do everything we can to accelerate the resolution of applications filed before the ERC. Streamlining our processes is key to fulfilling our commitment to a more responsive and revitalized ERC,” Juan said.
Under Resolution No. 16, Series of 2025, promulgated on Sept. 29, 2025, the commission authorized the use of summary proceedings for applications such as authority to develop and own or operate dedicated point-to-point (P2P) limited transmission facilities, approval of capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, confirmation of over/under recoveries, approval of contracts for the supply of electric energy, issuance of certificates of public convenience and necessity, and business separation and unbundling plans.
The summary proceedings will only apply, however, in instances of applications without any intervenor, or uncontested applications and applications with intervenors, provided all parties have agreed to subject the application to summary proceedings.
This is in line with Rule 17 of the ERC’s Revised Rules of Practice and Procedure (RRPP), which allows the use of summary proceedings for cases pending before the commission.
