Philippines Simplifies Energy Subsidies, Net-Metering

President Bongbong Marcos announced significant reforms to the Lifeline Rate Subsidy Program (LRSP) and the Net-Metering Program in the Philippines. The government has simplified the process for low-income households, particularly beneficiaries of the Philippines — Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, to automatically receive electricity subsidies. This aims to address the underutilization of the LRSP due to complicated requirements. Additionally, reforms to the Net-Metering Program, which allows households and businesses to sell excess renewable energy back to the grid, have been introduced. The Department_of_Energy (Philippines), Philippines — Department of the Interior and Local Government, and International — List of public works ministries signed a Joint Memorandum Circular to standardize application forms and mandate turnaround times for local government units. The United States — Nuclear Regulatory Commission also directed distribution utilities to complete interconnection processes within 20 working days. S&C Electric Company was acknowledged for its support in these initiatives.