The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has recognized EvoEnergi’s first ten customer groups as “Retail Aggregation Champions,” marking growing momentum for the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) that allows medium-sized electricity consumers to access large-user pricing by pooling demand.

EvoEnergi, affiliated with D&L Industries, reported signing ten aggregated groups and eleven contestable customers in its first five months of operation .

“In just five months of operations, we’re now serving ten retail aggregated groups and eleven contestable customers,” said EvoEnergi President Julian Jacob Lao. “That tells us the appetite is there—not just for better pricing, but for better partnerships.”

The recognition took place during EvoEnergi’s EVOLVE event last month, which brought together government officials, industry partners, and the program’s early adopters. Among those present were ERC officials led by Chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta, Department of Energy OIC Assistant Director Madonna Naling, Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) President and CEO Atty. Richard J. Nethercott, and leaders from MERALCO’s Competitive Market Group.

D&L Industries President and CEO Alvin Lao said, “Electricity isn’t just a utility bill—it’s a strategic lever. Aggregation helps level the playing field for companies that are competing globally but remain cost-burdened locally.”

Dimalanta underscored RAP’s role in expanding electricity choice. “What mattered was giving consumers—especially smaller ones—the power to choose. That’s what the Retail Aggregation Program is about. It gives clearer rules, stronger rights, and a real say in where your electricity comes from. This is our ambag—our way of building energy democracy,” she said.

The program’s early adopters include companies in packaging, logistics, food processing, and industrial services. EvoEnergi said it is now looking to expand offerings, including bundled green energy options to help companies meet both cost and sustainability goals.

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