ERC proposes P8/kWh cap for WTE auctionIn its proposal, the ERC factored in costs from at least three developers, along with other technical and economic considerations, to determine the preliminary green energy auction reserve (GEAR) price. MANILA, Philippines — The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has set an initial ceiling price of P8.0167 per kiloWatt-hour for the upcoming waste-to-energy (WTE) auction this year. To facilitate the auction, the ERC is inviting comments from all interested parties on the preliminary GEAR price until Jan. 30. Accordingly, GEA-6, which will cover both biomass and WTE projects, is scheduled for the second quarter, although further details remain under wraps. Beyond boosting power supply, the government is positioning WTE projects as a strategic solution to the country’s persistent flooding challenges.

Source: Philippine Star January 18, 2026 16:42 UTC