ERC Resolution No. 11, Series of 2022 — Rules Governing Distributed Energy Resources (DER). TEI supports the development and utilization of DER to promote energy quality, reliability, and sustainability.
DER Program
Power sources connected to the distribution system or electrical system of the End-Users, that could be aggregated to meet a demand. Distributed Energy Resources refer to a variety of intermediate-scale power generation facilities that supplies electricity to a consumer/End-User, often installed within or close to where the electricity is used. These could also be aggregated/collected to meet or aid a specific electrical demand.
Good to know
Legal Basis
ERC Resolution No. 11, Series of 2022 — adopted to encourage DER development and align with EPIRA, the RE Law, and other relevant regulations.
Not Applicable
These facility types are governed by separate programs and regulations.
Program Overview
The DER Program was initiated by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) through Resolution No. 11, Series of 2022. This aims to encourage the development and utilization of DER, promote energy quality, reliability, security, affordability, and sustainability to align with the objectives of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA), RE Law, and other relevant laws, rules, and regulations.
ERC Resolution No. 11, 2022
Encourages the development and utilization of DER while promoting energy quality, reliability, security, affordability, and sustainability. Aligned with EPIRA (2001), the RE Law and other relevant laws, rules and regulations.
Exporting DER
DERs that will utilize renewable energies for the End-User's total consumption and export energy greater than 100 kW to 1 MW.
Note
The capacity limit for facilities that will use Solar Photovoltaic (PV) shall be more than 100 kWp to 1 MWp.
Non-Exporting DER
DERs that will only supply for the End-User's consumption regardless of the generation technology and capacity.
Note
The DER owner and End-User should not be the same entity.
Rules & Limits
Key regulatory rules governing who may export energy and the allowable capacity of DER installations.
Export Rule
Only DERs that utilize renewable energies shall be allowed to export to the distribution system of the Distribution Utility (DU).
Capacity Limits
For DERs that will utilize renewable energy, the nameplate capacity should be more than 100 kW and should not exceed 1 MW.
The maximum capacity to export shall not exceed 30% of the nameplate capacity.
DERs that will only supply for the End-User's consumption shall have no capacity limitations.
Requirements
Applying for the DER Program involves two sets of administrative requirements — one submitted to TEI (as the Distribution Utility) and another submitted to the ERC.
Submit to TEI
Submit to TEI (Distribution Utility)
+ Additional: Exporting DERs using Renewable Energy
+ Additional: Corporations
Submit to ERC
Submit to the Energy Regulatory Commission
+ Additional: Exporting DERs using Renewable Energy
+ Additional: Non-Exporting DERs
Application Process
Upon submission of the complete Administrative Requirements to the DU (TEI), the necessary technical processes for the issuance of the DU Certification will be conducted, facilitated, and witnessed by the DU.
Upon receipt of the DU Certification from TEI, the applicant may proceed with the submission and processing of their DER Program application to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
Contact Us
To learn more about the DER Program, you may visit us at our Main Office (Mabini Street, Brgy. Mabini, Tarlac City), message us through our Facebook page (@tei.ph), or contact us at (045) 606-1834.
Reference Data
As of March 31, 2026
Feeder
Max Capacity (kW)
LIPIEWP
2,011
LIPLINE
4,400
LIPSSMP
2,874
LIPIWSPC
2,569
LIPSNMGL
2,200
LIPHACIENDA
2,100
SANRAFARMENIA
Two (2) embedded plants — 7.1 MW & 2 MW
SANRAFSMBINAUGANAN
3,024
SANRAFNORTH
2,759
SANRAFNORHILLS
1,200
SANRAFSOUTH
2,400
MALGETHA
1,253
MALJOSE
2,016
MALGLOBE
2,306
MALAMU
2,978
PANGHIWAY
3,400
PANGSCRUZ
One (1) embedded plant — 5.5 MW
PANGNASI
Loads → San Vicente FDR1
PANGSANVIC
Loads → San Vicente FDR2
PANGPOB
3,708
PANGSSV
FOR N-1
TPCFDR 1
2,700
TPCFDR 2
2,700
San Vicente FDR1
2,500
San Vicente FDR2
1,100
San Vicente FDR3
2,400
San Vicente FDR4
1,700
San Vicente FDR5
2,500
Substation
Max Capacity (kW)
LIP Substation
16,154
San Rafael Substation
9,383
Maliwalo Substation
8,554
Panganiban Substation
7,108
TPC Substation
5,400
San Vicente Substation
10,200
These values serve as preliminary reference limits for the assessment of DER applications. Final approval shall be based on the outcomes of the technical evaluation, ensuring compliance with TEI's operational reliability, safety standards, and overall network performance.
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