16 Questions
Prior to RA 9136, the power industry was divided into three major sector-______, transmission, and distribution.
generation
With RA 9136, four (4) major sectors would be established—______, transmission, distribution, and supply.
generation
NPC was the monopoly in the power ______ until Executive Order (EO) No. 215 opened the generation sector to IPPs.
generation
The transmission and distribution sectors on the other hand, would remain natural ______.
monopolies
The level of consumption and the rate shall be determined by the ERC after due notice and ______.
hearing
RA 11552 expanded the content of Sec. 73. SEC. 73.Lifeline Rate.- In order to provide assistance to electricity consumers, especially those living below the ______ line, and to achieve a more equitable distribution of the lifeline subsidy, a socialized pricing mechanism called a lifeline rate for qualified marginalized end-users shall be set by the ERC which shall be exempted from the cross subsidy phase-out under this Act for a period of fifty (50) years, unless otherwise extended by law.
poverty
The WESM was created by virtue of Section 30 of Republic Act No. ______.
9136
RA 10150 provided means to amend Sec. 73 RA 11552 expanded the content of Sec. 73 17 Section 73 of the EPIRA after RA 11552 ▸ SEC. 73.Lifeline Rate.- In order to provide assistance to electricity consumers, especially those living below the poverty line, and to achieve a more equitable distribution of the lifeline subsidy, a socialized pricing mechanism called a lifeline rate for qualified marginalized end-users shall be set by the ERC which shall be exempted from the cross subsidy phase-out under this Act for a period of fifty (50) years, unless otherwise extended by law.The level of consumption, subsidy, and rate shall be determined by the ERC after due notice and ______: Provided, That the ERC shall primarily utilize data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in the determination of the level of consumption.
hearing
The WESM is the venue for trading electricity as a ______ where prices are determined based on actual use (demand) and availability (supply).
commodity
The WESM is the central coordination and dispatch scheduling of ______.
electricity
The Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC) was incorporated in November 2003 as a non-stock, non-profit corporation upon the initiative of the Department of Energy (DOE) with representatives from the various sectors of the electric power ______.
industry
The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines, Inc. (IEMOP) is a private, non-stock, non-profit corporation that functions as the market operator of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM). It assumed WESM operations in September ______.
2018
CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS Electrical Engineering Department offers Lecture 2A: EE-IPC 425 on the ________ Power Industry
Electric
The interconnected network for delivering power is also called the ________
grid
RA 9136, also known as the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001, aimed to restructure and privatize the ________ sector industry
power
It was foreseen that the national demand for electricity would increase by nine percent (9%) annually for the next ________ years
10
Study Notes
Power Industry Structure
- Before RA 9136, the power industry was divided into three major sectors: generation, transmission, and distribution.
- With RA 9136, four major sectors were established: generation, transmission, distribution, and supply.
- NPC was the monopoly in the power generation sector until Executive Order (EO) No. 215 opened the generation sector to Independent Power Producers (IPPs).
Sectors
- The transmission and distribution sectors remain natural monopolies.
- Generation sector was opened to IPPs by Executive Order (EO) No. 215.
Lifeline Rate
- The lifeline rate is a socialized pricing mechanism to provide assistance to electricity consumers, especially those living below the poverty line.
- The ERC sets the lifeline rate, which is exempted from the cross subsidy phase-out under this Act for a period of 50 years, unless otherwise extended by law.
- The level of consumption, subsidy, and rate are determined by the ERC after due notice and hearing.
Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM)
- WESM was created by virtue of Section 30 of Republic Act No. 9136.
- WESM is the venue for trading electricity as a commodity where prices are determined based on actual use (demand) and availability (supply).
- WESM is the central coordination and dispatch scheduling of electricity.
Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC)
- PEMC was incorporated in November 2003 as a non-stock, non-profit corporation.
- PEMC was established by the Department of Energy (DOE) with representatives from the various sectors of the electric power industry.
Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines, Inc. (IEMOP)
- IEMOP is a private, non-stock, non-profit corporation that functions as the market operator of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM).
- IEMOP assumed WESM operations in September 2006.
Industry and Growth
- RA 9136, also known as the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001, aimed to restructure and privatize the power sector industry.
- The national demand for electricity was expected to increase by 9% annually for the next 10 years.
Education and Training
- CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS Electrical Engineering Department offers Lecture 2A: EE-IPC 425 on the Philippine Power Industry.
- The interconnected network for delivering power is also called the grid.
Test your knowledge about the changes made to Section 73 of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) after the passing of RA 11552 and its subsequent amendments. This quiz covers the determination of consumption levels, lifeline rates, and amendments to provide assistance to electricity consumers.
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