As countries worldwide push for cleaner energy, the Philippines is taking steps to modernise its electricity market. Manila Water, one of the country’s leading water utilities, has added 56 more sites to the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) enhanced Retail Aggregation Program (RAP), increasing its renewable energy sourcing through PrimeRES Energy, Power Philippines reports.
The newly switched facilities include ten sites under Laguna Water, 45 under Estate Water spanning Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Metro Manila, and the Manila Water Foundation’s La Mesa Ecopark—the first and largest ecopark in the country fully powered by renewable energy under RAP. Together, these sites have a combined electricity demand of 1,682 kilowatts.
The milestone was celebrated on October 9 at La Mesa Ecopark, marking Manila Water’s fourth switching event this year. ERC Director Sharon Montaner noted that RAP empowers consumers and fosters a more competitive energy market, with participation rising 70% since Manila Water first joined in February 2025.
With this expansion, Manila Water now aggregates electricity for 214 facilities with a total demand of 11 megawatts. CEO Jocot De Dios emphasised that RAP strengthens consumer choice and ensures responsible energy pricing. This move shows that even in emerging markets, large utilities can lead the shift towards cleaner, more cost-effective energy solutions.
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