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Guides and explainers on open access electricity for Philippine businesses.
STI 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.
Read more →Everything You Need to Know About Open Access in the Philippines
The complete guide to open access electricity in the Philippines: what it is, who qualifies, how switching works, and what to expect. Updated for the June 2026 threshold expansion to 100kW.
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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Empowering 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.
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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The Rise of Philippine-Korean Business Alliances
Seventeen landmark agreements between the Philippines and South Korea signal industrial synergy; MECO joins the PCCI in welcoming Korean enterprises to Philippine shores.
Read more →No LOI Deadline to Miss: How to Switch to Open Access Anytime
RCOA is a permanent program, so there is no LOI deadline to miss. You can submit your Letter of Intent and start the roughly 90-day switching process anytime, even ahead of the June 26, 2026 threshold change.
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The Secret to Peter Paul's Constant Supply Chain is Seamless Power
Peter Paul Philippine Corporation, operator of the world's largest single desiccated coconut facility, has been a Mabuhay Energy customer for five years, benefiting from flexible electricity solutions and competitive rates.
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RCOA and GEOP Starts In Mindanao
IT'S OFFICIAL, MINDANAO! You can choose electricity savings with the Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) and Green Energy Option Program (GEOP) starting March 26, 2024! With the start of RCOA…
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History Byte: Bataan Nuclear Power Plant
The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) located in Morong, Bataan is the first and only nuclear power plant in the Philippines. Constructed in 1984 and equipped with a Westinghouse light water reactor,…
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Philippine Power Industry Highlights 2023
In 2023, we witnessed the major steps towards a unified power grid of the nation and it came at the right time too. Read more about our top picks for the important developments in the Philippine…
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Tips to lower your electricity cost this holiday season
Make this holiday season special while enjoying savings on your electricity costs with our Holiday Thrifty Tips! We put together a few great ways for you to give yourself (and your wallet) the gift…
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WESM 101: What is the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market?
Learn more about the role of the WESM in our daily lives with our educational series: WESM 101! The Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) is a centralized venue for fair and competitive…
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Electricity Safety Tips That Could Save Your Life!
Electricity is an essential part of our lives. However, it can harm you if you don’t use it the right way or if it's abused! We're here to share with you electricity safety tips that could save your…
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2023 Industry Highlights: Breaking New Ground In The First Half!
The first half of 2023 was full of significant milestones for the Philippine Power Industry. We share the enthusiasm and excitement of all the participants in the Retail Competition and Open Access…
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Why are Philippine companies switching to a RES?
If you are looking for a way to save money on your power bill, switch to Mabuhay Energy today! We offer a variety of pricing schemes and services to fit your needs. Contact us today to learn more…
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The Truth About: Inverter Technology
Uncover the truth about inverter technology with Mabuhay Energy. Here, we give you a rundown of what inverter technology is, how inverter technology works in air conditioners, and how it saves more…
Read more →Who Are The Agencies in the Philippine Energy Industry?
There is a variety of agencies overseeing the power industry of the Philippines. All these agencies have the common goal of ensuring that reliable, competitively priced, and sustainable electricity…
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History Byte: San Roque Multipurpose Dam
The San Roque Multi-Purpose Dam in Pangasinan was commissioned 20 years ago on Labor Day, May 1, 2003. It is the largest dam in Southeast Asia and the 16th largest dam in the whole world! It stands…
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Excell Energy, Mabuhay's subsidiary for your solar needs
Introducing Mabuhay Energy Corporation's subsidiary for your Solar needs: Excell Energy and PowerGen Corp. In order to help its customers acquire access to clean energy, save expenses, and advance…
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Young Pinoy Inventor Creates Wireless Bulb Using Recyclable Materials
A Grade 12 student from Abra High School invented a device that can power the electric bulb using a wireless energy transfer. He used a Tesla Coil and a Laptop charger to run the power supply into a…
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