EPDP hosts forum on power supply contracting

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MANILA, 7 August 2015—The ENERGY POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (EPDP), a program that aims to help government develop evidence-based energy policies and programs, convened a dialogue on competitive selection in power supply contracting entitled “Promoting Transparency and Competition for Economic Efficiency in Power Supply Contracting” on 7 August at the InterContinental Manila.

The circular promotes transparency in dealings between power distribution units and power generation companies, and finding the most cost-efficient and cost-effective options that will benefit consumers.

OIC Energy Secretary Zenaida Monsada said “EPIRA aims to create competition among generating companies where prices are market-driven, competitive, and transparent.” The recent issuance of Department of Energy Circular No. DC2015-06-008: “Mandating All Distribution Utilities To Undergo Competitive Selection Process In Securing Power Supply Agreements” on 30 June 2015 is a boost to the department’s vision of energy security and transparency in rates and charges. The circular mandates all distribution utilities to undergo competitive selection in securing power supply agreements.

Monsada added, “The Department of Energy is committed to pursue the objectives of EPIRA to achieve economic efficiency, and it needs the continued support and cooperation of the power industry stakeholders to achieve these objectives. “

USAID Mission Director Gloria D. Steele said, “We welcome the initiative from the Department of Energy to improve competition in energy power supply. A decrease in the price of electricity will bring the country one step closer to achieving a price range comparable to its ASEAN peers and more importantly, contribute to the achievement of inclusive growth in the Philippines.”

Participants from the government, private sector, and academe provided input that will inform the crafting of the department circular’s implementing rules and regulations.

The forum gathered policy makers and power supply providers, including economic planning secretary and NEDA director-general Arsenio Balisacan; development partner, USAID Mission Director Gloria Steele; the academe, Wali del Mundo; and private sector practitioner Romeo Bernardo.

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