The Aboitiz Group recorded the highest market share by demand in the Competitive Retail Electricity Market (CREM) at 26.79 percent, equivalent to 1,296.58 megawatts as of September 2025.
Under retail competition and open access rules, the CREM allows large power users to choose their suppliers to lower electricity costs. The Aboitiz Group includes Adventpower Inc., AdventEnergy Inc., AP Renewables Inc., SN Aboitiz Power-RES Inc., SN Aboitiz Power-Magat Inc. and Therma Luzon Inc.
The figures are based on the latest report from the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) Market Operation Service.
The report noted that in terms of the number of retail customers served, the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) Group serves the greatest number of CREM end-users.
The group serves 803 customers with a combined peak demand of 1,309.15 MW.
The Meralco Group comprises MPower Inc., Vantage Energy Solution and Management Inc., Clark Electric Distribution Corp.-Local RES, MeridianX Inc. and Global Energy Supply Corp.
MPower, Meralco’s retail supply segment, is the local supplier with the highest number of customers, serving 648 end-users, or 27.84 percent of the market total.
The ERC reported the CREM weighted average price (WAP) at P5.73 per kWh. This was calculated from data submitted by 31 retail electricity suppliers (RES) and two local RES with contracts during the third quarter of 2025.
Meanwhile, Ayala Corp.’s ACEN Group emerged as the primary renewable energy supplier. It serves the highest number of Green Energy Option Program (GEOP) customers at 403, with an equivalent demand of 134.92 MW. The ACEN Group consists of DirectPower Services Inc. and ACEN Corp.
The GEOP allows power users to choose suppliers that specifically offer renewable energy. The GEOP weighted average price stood at P6.16 per kWh, calculated from data provided by 13 of the 14 renewable energy suppliers with active contracts in the third quarter.
The ERC issues these reports to provide market performance analysis and public transparency, enabling business decisions regarding the efficient use of electricity.
