The ILP is a scheme where large clients of the country’s biggest electricity retailer voluntarily switch to other sources of power to temporarily unburden the power grid. In so doing, they prevent forced blackouts for wider parts of Meralco’s services areas.
This follows yesterday’s red alert status, during which Meralco avoided rotational power interruptions due to improved supply and collective de-loading of over 260 megawatts by commercial and industrial customers.
Meralco spokesperson Joe Zaldarriaga praised ILP participants for their role in maintaining uninterrupted electricity.
He also urged the public to practice energy conservation.
Meralco is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as needed, the company said.
