Under the Philippines' Retail Competition and Open Access framework, qualified businesses can stop being captive customers of their distribution utility — and start negotiating directly with licensed Retail Electricity Suppliers. BridgePoint manages the entire switch on your behalf. Zero upfront cost.
For decades, Philippine businesses had no choice over their electricity supplier — they paid whatever their local distribution utility charged. RCOA changes that. Eligible businesses can now choose their own Retail Electricity Supplier (RES) and negotiate rates, contract terms, and renewable content.
RCOA isn't a single rule — it's a framework built on three regulated mechanisms that together create competition in the Philippine electricity retail market.
The power to choose your electricity provider based on price, reliability, contract flexibility, and renewable content. Just like you choose your internet provider or telecom carrier.
Non-discriminatory use of existing transmission and distribution wires. Your physical connection stays the same — only the contract and supplier change. No infrastructure work required.
Customized supply contracts that fit your operational load profile — instead of one-size-fits-all utility tariffs. Lock in fixed rates, choose time-of-use pricing, or build hybrid structures.
Under ERC Resolution No. 22, Series of 2025, the eligibility threshold drops from 500 kW to 100 kW on June 26, 2026 — bringing thousands of mid-sized enterprises into the contestable market for the first time.
Only large industrials, big malls, and major factories are eligible to switch suppliers.
Effective date of ERC Resolution No. 22 (Series of 2025). Newly eligible businesses can submit LOIs.
90-day minimum from LOI submission to actual switch. Earliest practical switch date for new entrants.
Once eligible, businesses can submit LOIs any time. Switch occurs ~90 days after submission.
Tell us your monthly electricity demand or average bill, and we'll tell you whether your business qualifies — and which path makes sense.
Our tool uses ERC's current and upcoming demand thresholds to give you a quick answer — but every business is unique. A formal assessment confirms eligibility from your 12-month load history.
Enter your average over the last 12 months. We use this to estimate your peak demand.
Slide to your average monthly electricity bill. We'll show you an estimated annual savings range based on typical RES rates of 5–15% below default utility pricing.
Actual savings depend on your current utility rates, your RES contract, your load profile, and prevailing WESM prices. This is an indicative estimate, not a guarantee.
Most newly-eligible businesses fall in the ₱250K – ₱1.5M range. Larger enterprises (factories, malls, hospitals) often range ₱2M – ₱5M+.
per year (range reflects 5%–15% savings)
⚠️ Important: Estimates exclude one-time switching admin fees (typically minimal) and assume comparable distribution charges. Actual savings determined only after formal load profile analysis and competitive RES quotation.
Get a Formal AssessmentYour demand level determines which path fits. Both unlock supplier choice and competitive rates — they just work differently.
For businesses whose individual peak demand meets the eligibility threshold. You contract directly with a licensed Retail Electricity Supplier as a contestable customer.
For businesses whose individual demand is below the threshold but can pool with others in a contiguous area. A licensed Retail Aggregator combines your demand with similar users to meet eligibility.
BridgePoint manages every step end-to-end. You provide bills and authorization — we do the rest.
12-month bill analysis & demand calculation
Preliminary RES rate comparison & projection
ERC validation & documentation preparation
Competitive vendor solicitation & negotiation
Retail Supply Contract signing & review
CRB registration. Savings begin.
From June 26, 2026, these are the businesses most likely to qualify — and to benefit. If your operation fits one of these profiles, you should be in the conversation.
Factories with peak demand of 100–500 kW, monthly bills ₱250K–₱1.2M. Often facing rising input costs and looking to lock in fixed rates for budget predictability.
Mid-sized properties with 100+ rooms, demand 150–400 kW. High HVAC and laundry loads. Strong candidates for fixed-rate contracts to stabilize OpEx.
Mid-size hospitals with 100+ beds, demand often 200–500 kW. 24/7 operations make reliability critical — but the DU contract structure remains the same.
Mid-rise commercial buildings with demand 100–300 kW. Common-area electricity costs flow to tenants — savings here directly improve building economics.
Restaurant or retail brands with multiple branches at 50–80 kW per site. Individually too small — but aggregated, they hit the threshold easily.
Residential or office condominium associations with aggregated demand across units and common areas. Pool consumption to qualify collectively.
The Green Energy Option Program (GEOP) is a subset of RCOA that allows eligible businesses to source their electricity exclusively from certified renewable suppliers — solar, wind, hydro, or biomass — while still capturing competitive rates.
Send us your information below. Within 48 hours, a BridgePoint consultant will reach out to confirm your eligibility, request your last 12 months of bills, and prepare a formal savings projection — at no cost or obligation.
A BridgePoint consultant will reach out within 48 hours to schedule your free assessment. Watch for an email from bridgepointbac@gmail.com.