Question & AnswerQ&A (ERC Resolution NO. 12, S. 2010)
The resolution adopts the rules and procedures for revising the Philippine Distribution Code and the Philippine Grid Code as mandated by the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (RA 9136).
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is mandated to promulgate and enforce the Philippine Grid Code and Distribution Code in accordance with RA 9136.
The DMC is the committee established by the ERC to perform functions related to the Distribution Code, including reviewing, evaluating, and processing proposals for revisions of the Distribution Code.
The RRSC is a subcommittee established by the DMC that initiates proposals for revising the Distribution Code, evaluates submitted proposals, and makes recommendations to the DMC.
Proposals must include the name and contact details of the proponent, a statement of the exact change or new material proposed, and supporting arguments and data for why the revision is necessary.
Starting 2010 and every three years thereafter, the DMC through its RRSC posts an invitation for proposals on the DMC and ERC websites.
The RRSC approves a summary of proposals categorized by endorsement, modification, or rejection, then endorses this summary to the DMC, which in turn endorses it to the ERC for expository hearings and public consultation.
Approved revisions become effective fifteen (15) days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation or the Official Gazette, whichever comes earlier.
The PGC is a set of rules, requirements, procedures, and standards to ensure the safe, reliable, secure, and efficient operation, maintenance, and development of the high-voltage backbone transmission system and related facilities.
The Grid Management Committee (GMC) and its Rules Revision Subcommittee evaluate proposed revisions, and the GMC endorses final recommendations to the ERC for approval.
Proposals can be submitted in writing or via email within the schedule posted by the GMC and ERC websites, including the proponent's information, exact changes proposed, and supporting arguments and data.
They are held on the docket and considered in the next round of the revision process.
The ERC approves the rules and procedures of the DMC and GMC, conducts or oversees expository hearings and public consultations, and renders the final decision on code revisions.
They are printed and presented every three years or as deemed necessary by the respective committees, counting from the last date of printing or publication.
Interim revisions that require prompt action may be endorsed by the respective committees to the ERC for approval and follow the same procedures as regular revisions but on a shortened timeline.