Some of the biggest Philippine conglomerates have committed to reduce their power demand on the Luzon grid by as much as 110 megawatts by using their own generators to ensure that there is enough supply during the summer season.

Under the Interruptible Load Program (ILP), a scheme introduced by Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) in partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE), large power users such as malls and other commercial establishments will be asked to operate their own generator sets if the grid operator forecasts a need to augment generation capacity in the Luzon Grid.

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