Host communities to get 5x more benefits from energy projects starting January

Starting January, host communities will receive five times more financial benefits from energy projects under the Department of Energy's (DOE) revised Energy Regulation 1-94 (ER 1-94) program.

The financial share of host communities will increase to P0.03 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) from the previous P0.01 of electricity generated and sold.

Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin stated that this revised policy aims to empower people and provide them with a greater stake in the country's energy growth.

The increased benefits will fund community development programs such as livelihood projects, environmental protection, healthcare, and educational assistance.

A portion of the funds will still be allocated for electrification projects to connect unserved households.

Additionally, the ER 1-94 funds can be utilized to reduce electricity rates in host communities.

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