(PERIOD COVERING NOVEMBER 2011 TO APRIL 2012)

I. INTRODUCTION

The 20th Status Report on EPIRA implementation covering the period November 2011 to April 2012 highlights the latest accomplishments and developments in the restructuring of the electric power industry as outlined in Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) of 2001. The present administration strives to address power issues by continuing the implementation of the remaining phase of the reforms particularly the implementation of Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA).

The Philippine electricity market is now in the process of improving the mechanisms that are envisioned to stimulate competition. Preparations for RCOA are on-going simultaneous with the improvements being infused in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) governance and operations.

In the current power situation in Mindanao, the government called for the cooperation of stakeholders in achieving winnable solutions. These include the possible transfer of power barges, proper contracting of stakeholders for power supply from power utilities, and the rehabilitation of the Agus and Pulangui hydropower complex. Meanwhile, the government’s plan to resume privatization of the remaining assets necessitates review and assessment of the impact of the past privatization exercises – which is on-going, including the need to strengthen the participation and understanding of the relevant stakeholders in the privatization process.

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(PERIOD COVERING MAY 2012 TO OCTOBER 2012)

I. INTRODUCTION

The 21st Status Report on EPIRA implementation covering the period May 2012 to October 2012 embarks the current accomplishments and developments in the restructuring of the electric power industry as provisioned in Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) of 2001. 

The present administration strongly pursues the reforms embodied in the EPIRA and is now in preparation for the implementation of retail competition of open access which is viewed to improve competition in the generation and supply sector and ultimately competitive cost of electricity. Public consultations were conducted on the general policies and guidelines that will govern the operations of RCOA while timelines for the implementation have been defined. 

There was no significant development made on the privatization of generating assets and IPP contracts except for the lifting of the temporary restraining order issued by the court in view of a petition filed by non-government organizations. The schemes for the privatization of remaining assets are now being studied carefully to balance with other EPIRA set goals. Indicative timelines have been set for each plant and IPP contracts as indicated in this report. 

In terms of ensuring supply security and reliability, the efforts were more focused in addressing the situation in Mindanao while for Luzon and Visayas, the long-term vision is to put in place and enforce a robust reliability standards while continuing to assist the private sector in general. 

The operations of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market’s (WESM) continuous improvement were effected through the conducts of rules review and changes as necessary, regular audits and regular monitoring of the behavior of market participants.

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(Period Covering November 2013 TO April 2013)

I. INTRODUCTION

The 22nd Status Report on the Implementation of Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA) covers the period November 2012 up to April 2013 and highlights the electric power sector’s continuing efforts to put in place and meet the objectives of the power industry reforms as embodied in EPIRA, which are summarized as follows:

• For privatization, in-progress transfer by the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) of the Angat Hydro Electric Power Plant (HEPP) to the winning bidder and continuous preparations for the bid of remaining power plants and energy contracts with Independent Power Producers (IPP);
• Monitoring by the National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) of the Concession Agreement with National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), and the continuing sale of its sub-transmission assets;
• Highlighting the operations of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) and the continuous monitoring and improvement undertaken to achieve better competition in the generation and supply and transparency in the utilization of electricity and prices;
• Continuing preparations to implement Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA);
• Monitoring of supply-demand situation including the actions taken by the Department of Energy and other relevant entities to mitigate power interruptions;
• Initiatives to Address the Mindanao Power Situation;
• Monitoring of generators’ compliance to capacity limitation under Section 45 of the EPIRA; and
• Developments on the continuous implementation of total electrification program.

The Department of Energy (DOE) continuous to supervise the restructuring of the electricity industry and formulate policies towards ensuring the sufficiency and applicability of existing rules, guidelines, infrastructures and other institutional requirements necessary to achieve the goals of EPIRA in coordination with key implementing agencies and electric power industry participants.

Discussed in the succeeding Sections are the details of the progress of the sector reforms’ implementation.

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