Distributed Energy Resources
ERC RESOLUTION NO. 11, SERIES OF 2022: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES
GOVERNING DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES (DER)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
1. What are Distributed Energy Resources (DER)?
✓ 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.
*NOTE: The DER Program is not applicable to the following:
- Net-Metering Facilities
- Self-Generating Facilities (SGF)
- Areas served by Microgrid System Provider (MGSP)
- Solar Home Systems (SHS)
- Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
- Electric Vehicle and Charging Stations
- DERs that are intended to solely export or sell power to the Grid or Distribution System
2. What is the DER Program?
✓ 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.
3. Who is eligible to apply for the DER Program?
✓ 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.
OR
✓ 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
4. Who may export energy to the distribution system of the Distribution Utility (DU)?
✓ Only DERs that utilize renewable energies shall be allowed to export to the distribution system of the Distribution Utility (DU).
5. Is there a capacity limit on the installation of DERs?
✓ For DERs that will utilize renewable energy, the nameplate capacity should be more than 100 kW and should not exceed 1 MW.
*NOTE: 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.
6. What are the administrative requirements in applying for the DER Program?
DU’s Administrative Requirements:
✓ Letter of Intent
✓ DER Application Form
✓ Electrical Plan
✓ Electrical Permit
✓ Detailed Planning Data
✓ Valid IDs of DER owner and End-User
Additional requirements for exporting DERs utilizing renewable energies:
✓ Technical Specifications of RE Facility
✓ Certificates of RE Facility
Additional requirements for Corporations:
✓ SEC Registration
✓ Secretary’s Certificate
✓ Valid IDs of Corporate Secretary and Authorized Representative
ERC’s Administrative Requirements
✓ Application Form (ERC COC Form 1)
✓ Distribution Utility (DU) Certification
✓ Permit to Operate (PTO) (if applicable)
Additional requirements for exporting DERs utilizing renewable energies:
✓ Renewable DER Supply Agreement
✓ Management and/or Lease Contract (if applicable)
Additional requirements for non-exporting DERs:
✓ Company Profile (ERC COC Form 2)
✓ Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) (if applicable)
7. Where and how to apply for the DER Program?
✓ 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.
✓ Distribution Impact Study
✓ Distribution Assessment Study (if applicable)
✓ DER Facility Testing and Commissioning
✓ Power Quality Test
✓ Upon receipt of the DU Certification from TEI, the applicant may proceed with the submission and processing of their DER Program application to the ERC.
✓ To learn more about the DER Program, you may visit us at our Main Office (J. Luna corner F. Tañedo Streets, Brgy. Poblacion, Tarlac City), message us through
our Facebook page (@tei.ph), or contact us at (045) 606-1834.
8. What is TEI’s hosting capacity for DER?
TEI HOSTING CAPACITY FOR DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES (DER)
As of March 31, 2024
| Per Feeder Hosting Capacity | |
| Feeder | Maximum Hosting Capacity (kW) |
| LIPIEWP | 2,000 |
| LIPLINE | 4,000 |
| LIPSSMP | 2,500 |
| LIPIWSPC | 2,400 |
| LIPSNMGL | 2,500 |
| LIPHACIENDA | 2,500 |
| SANRAFARMENIA | with two (2) connected embedded generating plants with capacity of 7.1MW and 2MW, respectively |
| SANRAFSMBINAUGANAN | 4,000 |
| SANRAFNORTH | 1,800 |
| SANRAFNORHILLS | 3,000 |
| SANRAFSOUTH | 5,000 |
| MALGLOBE | 3,500 |
| MALAMU | 3,500 |
| PANGHIWAY | 2,600 |
| PANGSCRUZ | with one (1) connected embedded generating plant with capacity of 5.5MW |
| PANGNASI | 1,500 |
| PANGSANVIC | 2,000 |
| PANGPOB | 2,000 |
| TPCFDR 1 | 5,000 |
| TPCFDR 2 | Loads for TPCFDR2 are connected to San Vicente FDR3 |
| San Vicente FDR2 | 2,400 |
| San Vicente FDR3 | 5,000 |
| Per Substation Hosting Capacity | |
| Substation | Maximum Hosting Capacity (kW) |
| LIP Substation | 15,900 |
| San Rafael Substation | 13,800 |
| Maliwalo Substation | 7,000 |
| Panganiban Substation | 8,100 |
| TPC Substation | 5,000 |
| San Vicente Substation | 7,400 |