The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued 33 show cause orders (SCOs) to 25 electric cooperatives (ECs) and three private distribution utilities (PDUs) for their failure to provide crucial information regarding the pass-through fuel cost charged to their customers.
The ERC has directed these distribution utilities to furnish verified explanations to the regulatory body, warning that failure to comply may result in potential administrative penalties.
The issuance of the SCOs comes as part of the ongoing fuel audit conducted by the ERC, which aims to verify the accuracy of fuel charges imposed on electricity consumers under power supply agreements (PSAs).
According to the ERC, the DUs failed to submit the necessary information within the specified timelines.
“By scrutinizing fuel charges and ensuring their accuracy, the ERC aims to safeguard the rights and interests of electricity consumers, preventing the undue burden of unjustified costs,” the ERC said.
Among these ECs and PDUs are:
1. Abra Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ABRECO)
2. Aklan Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AKELCO)
3. Albay Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ALECO)
4. Camiguin Electric Cooperative, Inc.(CAMELCO)
5. Capiz Electric Cooperative, Inc.(CAPELCO)
6. Camarines Sur II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CASURECO II)
7. Cebu I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CEBECO I)
8. Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CENECO)
9. North Cotabato Electric Cooperative, Inc. (COTELCO)
10. Davao Norte Davao Oriental Electric Cooperative, Inc. (DORECO)
11. Don Orestes Romualdez Electric Cooperative, Inc. (DORELCO)
12. Iloilo III Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ILECO III)
13. Kalinga Apayao Electric Cooperative, Inc. (KAELCO)
14. La Union Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LUELCO)
15. Northern Davao Electric Cooperative, Inc. (NORDECO)
16. Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ORMECO)
17. Pampanga III Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PELCO III)
18. Pampanga Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PRESCO)
19. Surigao Sur II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SURSECO II)
20. Zambales II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ZAMECO II)
Electric Cooperatives with two (2) SCOs for different PSAs
21. Ilocos Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ISECO)
22. Isabela II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ISELCO)
23. Lanao Del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LANECO)
24. Pangasinan III Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PANELCO III)
25. Zamboanga Sur I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ZAMSURECO I)
Private Distribution Utilities
26. Iligan Light & Power, Inc. (ILPI)
27. Mactan Electric Company, Inc. (MECO)
28. Olongapo Electric Distribution Co. (OEDC)
