DESPITE calls by industry players to spur competition, the lowering of the threshold for retail competition and open access hangs. Francis Saturnino Juan, executive director of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said there is no decision yet on lowering the threshold from one megawatt to 750 kilowatt-hours.

The retail competition and open access currently allows only power users with 1 MW average demand to choose their own suppliers. The retail electricity suppliers are accredited suppliers who can participate in the retail competition and open access regime.

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