Green Energy Option Program (GEOP)
The Green Energy Option Program (GEOP) is mandated under Section 9 of the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (RE Act) to empower electricity end-users to choose purely renewable energy resources for their electricity requirements.
Who are qualified for GEOP?
- End-users with a monthly average peak demand of ≥ 100 kW for the past twelve (12) months;
- End-users that have been in operation for less than twelve (12) months shall be considered newly connected end-users, and may participate in the GEOP, if their estimated monthly average peak demand is:
- ≥ 300kW for the next 12 months; or
- 100kW to below 300kW for the next 12 months and has a registered historical monthly peak demand of at least 100kW for three (3) consecutive months.
How will I know if I am a GEOP-eligible end-user?
Notification will be through an ad in the billing statement which end-users will continue to get for as long they are still meeting the demand threshold or until they have switched to GEOP. Upon receiving the bill ad, the eligible end-user may now join the retail market. Switching to a supplier is currently voluntary.
Bill ad for customers qualified for GEOP
Bill ad for customers qualified for both CREM and GEOP
What are the benefits of GEOP?
- Consumer Empowerment: “The power of choice”.
- Designed for end-users who are advocates of sustainability.
- Energy needs will be supplied by 100% renewable sources.
- Chance to contribute to the development and use of renewables in a least-cost and sustainable manner.
How do I shift to GEOP?
- Determine qualification
If you meet the criteria listed above, you may now exercise your right to choose your preferred retail supplier and switch to GEOP.
- Signify Intent to switch
Eligible End-user intending to join GEOP shall inform their Distribution Utility (DU) at least ninety (90) calendar days prior to its intended switch date. The billing statement with the bill ad informing you of your GEOP eligibility should be presented.
- Prepare your contracts
You need to execute a Connection Agreement (CA) with your Distribution Utility and a Retail Supply Contract (RSC) with your chosen retail supplier.
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Connection Agreement (CA): To facilitate this requirement and allow ample time for processing of both parties, kindly submit your duly signed and notarized contracts to your Biz Partner Manager / Relationship Manager at least 45 days from submission of LOI.
Please note that a copy of fully executed and notarized CA shall be provided to the CRB, copy furnished your retail supplier at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to your target switch date.
- Retail Supply Contract (RSC): Please work with your chosen retail supplier for the timeline of execution of the RSC.
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- Update your customer information
- For Biz Customers, please email us at biz@meralco.com.ph or reach out to your Biz Partner Manager.
- For Enterprise and National Government and Local Government Unit customers, please reach out to your Relationship Manager.
- Choose your Retail Supplier
Make sure to contract with an ERC-licensed retail supplier with a DOE-issued GEOP Operating Permit for your 100% RE supply requirement. Please access DOE’s website for the list of preferred retail suppliers at www.doe.gov.ph.
For more details on GEOP, visit the Energy Regulatory Commission website.