Power distributors given more time to file AWATThe regulator granted DUs until March 22 to file their applications, extending the original 60-day deadline to 120 days from the effectivity of ERC Resolution 23, Series of 2025, which was issued last November. MANILA, Philippines — The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is giving distribution utilities (DUs) 60 more days to complete and file their actual weighted average tariff (AWAT) applications. For instance, if residential customers pay higher rates but use less power than industrial customers, AWAT balances these differences to show the true overall average price. Likewise, the ERC adjusted the timelines for the filing of rate reset applications for the second, third and fourth entry groups in the first regulatory period. The rate reset process sets the rules and parameters for the investment, operations and pricing mechanisms of DUs to determine how much should be charged to consumers.

Source: Philippine Star January 31, 2026 16:39 UTC