The CSP follows Meralco’s receipt of a Certificate of Conformity from the Department of Energy (DOE) on Dec. 4, 2025, authorizing the bidding process. The procurement forms part of Meralco’s latest DOE-approved Power Supply Procurement Plan.
Bidding timeline set
Through its bids and awards committee (BAC) for power supply agreements (PSAs), Meralco is inviting power generation companies to submit their expressions of interest on or before Jan. 6.
A pre-bid conference is scheduled for Jan. 15, 2026, while the bid submission deadline is Feb. 16, Meralco said in a press release.
The CSP will result in a four-year power supply agreement, covering Meralco’s 200-MW baseload renewable energy requirement starting Jan. 26, 2026, subject to approval by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
Expanding renewable energy portfolio
Meralco senior vice president and head of regulatory management Atty. Jose Ronald V. Valles said the procurement reflects the company’s commitment to clean energy and transparent sourcing.
“This CSP is consistent with Meralco’s ongoing efforts to expand its supply portfolio sourced from renewable energy sources while securing Meralco’s RPS compliance through a competitive and transparent bidding process,” Valles said.
The utility continues to scale up its renewable energy sourcing as part of its long-term sustainability roadmap.RE contracts exceed target
Meralco has already contracted 1,536 MW of renewable energy capacity from various suppliers, exceeding its initial target of 1,500 MW. Through its strategic sourcing initiatives, renewable energy is projected to account for 22 percent of its total supply portfolio by 2030.
The latest CSP underscores Meralco’s push to balance supply reliability with regulatory compliance and the country’s broader energy transition goals. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
