Insights
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
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 →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 you should ask before signing anything.
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 →Common Fears About Switching to Open Access — and What Actually Happens
Switching electricity suppliers sounds like a big change. Here are the concerns we hear most often from businesses — and the reality behind each one.
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 →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.
Read more →Missed the LOI Deadline? You Can Still Switch to Open Access
January 30, 2026 was the first LOI deadline, but RCOA is a permanent program. You can submit your LOI anytime and switch 90 days later.
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 →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.
Read more →The Spark Behind the Glow: Powering Star City’s Magic
For more than three decades, Star City Amusement Park has been a place where generations of Filipinos come together. From childhood first rides to family traditions that span generations, Star City…
Read more →Mabuhay Energy Leads Global Smart Energy Dialogue at Energyear Philippines 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Mabuhay Energy Corporation President and CEO Jacqueline Castillo steered a panel discussion on the future of renewable energy at the Energyear Philippines 2026, held on January…
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Press ReleaseOrtigas Land Drives Electricity Cost-Savings Across Its 8 Facilities with Mabuhay Energy
Ortigas Land Corporation, a leading real estate developer behind some of the country’s most established retail and commercial destinations, has partnered with Mabuhay Energy Corporation (MECO) as its…
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