Local retail electricity provider EvoEnergi has become the supplier for the Philippines’ first two residential groups under the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) program.
The groups cover 9 households in Blue Ridge A, Quezon City, and 13 households in Greenhills West, San Juan City. They officially started receiving power from EvoEnergi on June 26, 2026. RCOA allows customers with a combined minimum demand of 100 kilowatts per month to choose their supplier and negotiate terms.
EvoEnergi president Julian Lao said the move marks a major step toward the goals of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act. By pooling demand, residents gain stronger bargaining power and access to better options not available to individual homes. Rates were not disclosed, but the firm plans to form more similar groups across Metro Manila.
The company coordinates closely with communities, Meralco, the market operator, and the ERC to ensure smooth switching and compliance. A member of the D&L Group of Companies, EvoEnergi has been recognized by the ERC as the top retail aggregator for nine straight months.
Separately, in April 2026, EvoEnergi began supplying both conventional and renewable energy to 224 McDonald’s outlets in Luzon, operated by Golden Arches Development Corp. The deal covers service areas of Meralco and two provincial cooperatives, supporting reliable operations and sustainability targets.
