ERC Lowers System Loss Cap BY JORDEENE SHEEX LAGARE ON FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Manila Times The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has reduced system loss charges that distribution utilities (DUs) can pass on to their consumers. In a statement on Wednesday, ERC said that under its Resolution 20, Series of 2017, DUs would have a 6.5-percent distribution loss this year. This would be gradually reduced annually until it reaches 5.5 percent by 2021. Electric cooperatives (ECs), which will be grouped into three clusters based on technical considerations, shall impose a 12-percent cap for 2018. They can charge between 8.25 percent and 12 percent until 2022 onward, depending on which cluster they are assigned to. READ MORE
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