Meralco Backs Retail Aggregation Program to Empower Consumers

Manila Electric Company (Meralco), led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, has pledged full support for the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP), enabling smaller consumers to join Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) by forming aggregated groups.

The program allows multiple end-users within the same franchise area with consumption below 500 kilowatts to combine their demand and choose their electricity supplier.

Meralco Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Ronnie L. Aperocho highlighted the company’s investments in advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), essential for RAP’s implementation.

RAP requires smart meters capable of measuring consumption every five minutes, with data transmitted daily to the electricity Market Operator.

Meralco’s ongoing grid modernization efforts include an expanded AMI program under its proposed capital expenditure plan for the 5th Regulatory Period, aimed at integrating smart meters across residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

The initiative supports a more competitive energy market while enhancing grid resilience and empowering consumers to select their preferred power suppliers.