EvoEnergi powers up PH's first residential electricity aggregation groups

EvoEnergi, a retail electricity supplier (RES) under the D&L Industries group of companies, has officially switched on the country’s first two residential retail aggregation groups.

In a news release on Tuesday, EvoEnergi said the milestone was made possible under the Energy Regulatory Commission’s Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) framework.

Previously, the competitive retail electricity market was limited to large-scale power consumers. Under the ERC’s new aggregation framework, however, smaller users can now pool their electricity demand to meet the 100-kilowatt (kW) threshold required to choose their own electricity provider.

The two pioneer groups consist of nine households in Barangay Blue Ridge A in Quezon City and 13 households in Barangay Greenhills West in San Juan City.

Both groups began receiving power from EvoEnergi on June 26, 2026, the same day the ERC’s 100-kW framework took effect, the company said.

“This is more than a market milestone; it is a major leap forward in achieving the core objectives of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA),” said Julian Lao, president of EvoEnergi.

“For many years, households have viewed electricity as a fixed expense with limited alternatives. Through the ERC’s retail aggregation program, the collective demand of residents creates stronger purchasing power, unlocking customized energy solutions that would otherwise be out of reach for individual households,” Lao added.

EvoEnergi said it aims to form more residential aggregation groups across Metro Manila.

The company added that it is coordinating with homeowners, local community leaders, Manila Electric Company, the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines, and the ERC to ensure compliance and smooth transitions for future communities seeking to manage their energy costs.—MCG, GMA News