The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) officially marked a major milestone in the country’s green energy transition on Friday, May 15, 2026, attending the formalization of 7-Eleven Philippines’ shift to renewable energy under the government’s Retail Aggregation Program (RAP).
The event, held at the Melting Pot, Ayala Triangle Gardens Tower 2 in Makati City, was attended by ERC Market Operations Service (MOS) Director Sharon O. Montañer and MOS-Contestable Market Division (MOS-CMD) Division Chief Atty. Chiara Angela LB. Blanco, alongside executives from 7-Eleven Philippines and ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES).
The Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) is a key government initiative that empowers electricity consumers within the same franchise area to combine, or “aggregate,” their power demand. This collective buying power allows them to bypass traditional single-utility constraints and directly choose their own retail electricity supplier.
By leveraging this program, 7-Eleven Philippines has partnered with ACEN RES to supply its operations with clean, renewable energy. This transition highlights the growing participation of the commercial sector in supporting the Philippines’ overarching goals of:
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Energy Sustainability: Accelerating the shift toward eco-friendly power sources.
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Energy Security: Reducing reliance on volatile imported fossil fuels.
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Carbon Reduction: Lowering the corporate carbon footprint while optimizing operational efficiency and energy cost management.
During the ceremony, Director Montañer reaffirmed the ERC’s steadfast commitment to implementing policies that champion consumer choice and foster a highly competitive retail electricity market.
“Programs like the RAP are vital to accelerating renewable energy adoption,” the ERC stated. “By creating an environment that encourages competition and innovation, we are empowering consumers and building a more resilient, responsive power sector.”
As part of its ongoing mission, the ERC continues to work hand-in-hand with industry stakeholders to ensure the effective rollout of the RAP, providing Filipino businesses with flexible, sustainable, and cost-effective energy solutions.
