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Guides, market context, and practical information for Philippine businesses navigating open access.
RCOA 100kW: What You Need to Know
Guides and resources for businesses newly eligible under the expanded threshold
ArticlesSTI College Rewrites Its Energy Future with Mabuhay Energy
STI College Sta. Rosa switches to Mabuhay Energy under RCOA, gaining customized energy supply and the savings to reinvest into academic programs.
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Press ReleaseMabuhay Energy Fuels the Thrill at One of Bulacan's Leading Adventure Destinations
San Rafael River Adventure switches to Mabuhay Energy under the RCOA program, ensuring dependable power for accommodations, dining, and recreation facilities at Bulacan's premier outdoor destination.
Read more →RCOA 100kW: What Philippine Businesses Need to Know About Choosing Their Electricity Supplier
The RCOA program lets Philippine businesses with 100kW+ demand choose their own electricity supplier. With the threshold dropping to 100kW in June 2026, approximately 12,000 more businesses become eligible.
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ArticlesEmpowering the Philippine Economy Through the Power of Choice: MECO at the Philippines Energy Forum 2026
At the Philippines Energy Forum 2026, MECO President & CEO Jacqueline Castillo highlighted how RCOA, GEOP, and Retail Aggregation give businesses choice, cost savings of up to 30% on generation, and the flexibility to fuel growth.
Read more →How to Switch Your Electricity Supplier in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical guide to switching from your distribution utility to a Retail Electricity Supplier under RCOA, from eligibility check to go-live.
Read more →What to Look for When Choosing a Retail Electricity Supplier
Choosing an electricity supplier is a decision your business will live with for years. Here are the criteria that matter most, and the questions to ask before signing anything.
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Mabuhay NewsMabuhay Energy Powers 60 Jollibee Group Food Retail Stores, Supporting Energy Savings Across Operations
Sixty franchisee-operated Jollibee Group stores (Jollibee, Chowking, Red Ribbon, Greenwich) switched to Mabuhay Energy under the Retail Aggregation Program, enabled by the ERC's new 100 kW threshold.
Read more →Common Fears About Switching to Open Access — and What Actually Happens
Switching electricity suppliers sounds like a big change. Here are the concerns Mabuhay hears most often from businesses, and the reality behind each one.
Read more →What Your Electricity Bill Actually Means: A Line-by-Line Breakdown
Most Philippine businesses pay their electricity bill every month without understanding what each charge actually covers. Here is what every line item means, and which one you can actually change.
Read more →What to Expect in Your First 90 Days on Open Access
You signed the contract and submitted your LOI. Now what? A practical timeline of what happens in your first three months after switching to a Retail Electricity Supplier.
Read more →How Energy Data Helps Businesses Make Better Decisions
Your electricity bill tells you how much you owe. But without the data behind it, you cannot manage what you cannot see. Here is how energy data changes the way businesses plan, spend, and operate.
Read more →Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) Explained: How Smaller Sites Can Access Open Access
The Retail Aggregation Program lets multiple business sites combine their electricity demand to meet the 100kW RCOA threshold. Ideal for franchise owners, retail chains, and property managers.
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