THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) emphasizes strict adherence to the timelines set in the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop (EVOSS) System as it reiterated the penalties the Commission may impose in case of failure to comply with the EVOSS System.

The ERC adopted Resolution No. 9, Series of 2024, entitled “A Resolution Reiterating the Provisions on Administrative Offenses and Penalties Under Republic Act No. 11234 and Its Implementing Rules and Regulations, for Implementation by the Energy Regulatory Commission.”

Administrative offenses which may be subject of penalties under the EVOSS include willful refusal to participate in the EVOSS, willful acts which delay the operationalization of the EVOSS, and failure to comply with the mandated time frames as provided in the EVOSS Act, or as imposed by the EVOSS Steering Committee.

In the case a violation is committed by the system operator or market operator, the ERC is authorized to impose a fine of P100,000 for each day of delay in case of violations.

The ERC’s adoption of Resolution No. 9, series of 2024, demonstrates its resolve to enforce compliance with the processing stages, durations, and timelines for each stage of application processes integrated into the EVOSS.