In a strategic move to fast-track renewable energy (RE) adoption, the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), and the Quezon City local government unit (LGU) have signed a tripartite agreement to streamline and scale up distributed energy deployment in the metro.
The partnership aims to create a public-private model that supports the national government’s targets for expanding RE’s share in the country’s energy mix. A key focus is the simplification of processes related to net-metering and distributed energy resource (DER) applications, along with intensifying public education efforts.
Meralco will establish a dedicated booth within the Quezon City Hall Compound to handle net-metering and DER consultations and applications. In turn, the Quezon City LGU will oversee logistical support, while the ERC will provide regulatory and technical guidance to ensure proper implementation.
“This agreement puts systems, processes, and support in place to help more households and businesses join our clean energy transition,” said Quezon City mayor Joy Belmonte.
Meralco, for its part, will contribute technical expertise and manpower to assist in the rollout, including education campaigns. Senior VP and CRO Ferdinand Geluz reaffirmed the utility’s commitment to supporting national energy transition goals.
According to the ERC, as of end-May 2025, Quezon City leads Metro Manila in net-metering users, with 1,398 accounts, benefiting from digitized permitting systems.
The tripartite effort represents a commercially and regulatory significant collaboration that could serve as a blueprint for similar initiatives across the country.
