The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered the temporary suspension of the collection of the Green Energy Auction Allowance (GEA-All) for the May and June 2026 billing periods in a move aimed at easing the financial burden on electricity consumers amid rising inflation and continuing global economic uncertainties.
Under the advisory issued by the Commission, the collection of the GEA-All rate equivalent to PhP 0.0371 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) will be suspended nationwide for all electricity consumers during the covered billing months. The directive applies to all Collection Agents, including Distribution Utilities (DUs), Retail Electricity Suppliers (RES), and the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
The ERC said the decision was reached following a review of the current status of the GEA-All Fund, which, as of 05 May 2026, has a healthy balance of approximately PhP 466.49 million. Based on the Commission’s assessment, the available funds remain sufficient to cover the projected payment requirements of eligible renewable energy (RE) developers during the suspension period, including the anticipated participation of additional RE facilities by June 2026.
ERC Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Atty. Francis Saturnino C. Juan said the measure demonstrates the Commission’s commitment to balancing consumer welfare with the continued advancement of the country’s renewable energy goals.
“While the ERC remains fully committed to supporting the country’s transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, we also recognize the immediate challenges being faced by Filipino households due to rising prices and global uncertainties. This temporary suspension of the GEA-All collection is intended to provide additional relief to consumers while ensuring that renewable energy developers continue to receive the support provided under existing policies,” Chairperson Juan said.
He added that the ERC continues to closely monitor developments in the power sector and remains prepared to implement responsive measures that safeguard both consumers and the country’s long-term energy security.
“The Commission will continue to ensure that policies promoting renewable energy remain fair, transparent, and sustainable. At the same time, we are committed to implementing practical interventions that can help cushion consumers from sudden increases in electricity-related costs,” he added.
The ERC clarified that the temporary suspension will not disrupt the implementation of the government’s renewable energy initiatives under the Green Energy Auction Program (GEAP). The GEA-All serves as the funding mechanism used to support payments to qualified renewable energy developers participating in the program.
The Commission said it will conduct a comprehensive review of the GEA-All Fund by June 2026 to determine whether the suspension may be extended further, depending on fund sufficiency and prevailing market conditions.
