DOE says scrapping system loss fee may take one year

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) said it may take about a year to fully eliminate the system loss charge from electricity bills, citing the need for infrastructure upgrades, regulatory adjustments, and intensified measures against power pilferage before the policy can be carried out. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said Tuesday the charge could be scrapped by 2027, before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s next State of the Nation Address, adding that discussions with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the National Electrification Administration (NEA) would start immediately. “It’s not that easy. We can issue policies but the implementation side […]...

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