EE LAWS, CONTRACTS

& ETHICS
Module 3: Philippine Grid and
Distribution Codes
 Subtopic 1
Philippine Grid Code
Chapter 1: General Conditions
Chapter 2: Grid Management
Chapter 3: Performance Standards for Transmission
Chapter 4: Grid Connection Requirements
Chapter 5: Grid Planning
Chapter 6: Grid Operations
Chapter 7: Grid Protection
Chapter 8: Scheduling and Dispatch
Chapter 9: Grid Revenue Metering
Chapter 10: Transitory Provision
Chapter 1 – General Conditions (GC) which cites the legal and regulatory
framework for the promulgation and enforcement of the Philippine Grid
Code. It also specifies the general provisions that apply to all the chapters
of the PGC and contains a section on the definition of terms and
abbreviations used in the PGC.
Chapter 2 – Grid Management (GM) which provides the requirements
and guidelines on the required GMC governance.
Chapter 3 – Performance Standards for Transmission (PST) which
provides standards, requirements, guidelines and monitoring on the
requirements to promote Reliability of the Grid. (Related to Performance
Incentive Scheme (PIS) of the Transmission Network Provider)
Chapter 4 – Grid Connection Requirements (GCR) which provides
standards, requirements, measurements and guidelines required to
secure a Connection Agreement. (Related to Connection Agreement to
NGCP)
Chapter 5 – Grid Planning (GP) which provides standards, requirements,
measurements, guidelines and monitoring on the required system
planning studies such as load flows, short circuit, Stability, etc. (Related
to OATS/SIS)
Chapter 6 – Grid Operations (GO) which provides standards,
requirements, measurements, guidelines and monitoring on the
requirements to maintain system Reliability, Adequacy and Security of the
grid during normal and contingent conditions.(Related to ASPP)
Chapter 7 – Grid Protection (GPr) which provides standards, requirements, guidelines and
monitoring on the requirements to maintain system Stability and Security of the Grid during
a contingent Event. (Related to OATS/SIS)
Chapter 8 – Scheduling and Dispatch (SD) which provides standards, requirements,
measurements and guidelines to define the linkage between the Adequacy (supply) and
Reliability (delivery) cognizant to the requirements of the Market, and System Operator.
Chapter 9 – Grid Revenue Metering (GRM) which provides standards, requirements and
guidelines to ensure accuracy of the measurements/recording of Energy delivered/absorbed
by the Grid.
Chapter 10 – Transitory Provision (TP) which specifies the rules pertaining to the
compliance of the Users of the Grid, Market Operator, System Operator and Transmission
Network Provider with the provisions of the PGC during the transition period from the
existing industry structure to the new industry structure.
Objectives of the Philippine Grid Code 2016 Edition
The Philippine Grid Code 2016 Edition was developed:

(a) To refine the existing provisions of the Philippine Grid Code Amendment No.
1;
(b) To be responsive to the latest developments, standards, and recent practices
in the electric power industry, both local and international;
(c) To adopt and fully implement the connection and operational requirements
for Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) Generating Facilities consistent with the
Renewable Energy Act; and
(d) To be in harmony with and complementary to existing Rules and Regulations
issued by the DOE and the ERC.
Purpose
(a) To cite the legal and regulatory framework for the
promulgation and enforcement of the Philippine Grid Code;
(b) To specify the general rules pertaining to data and notices
that apply to all Chapters of the Philippine Grid Code;
(c) To specify the rules for interpreting the provisions of the
Philippine Grid Code; and
(d) To define the common and significant terms and
abbreviations used in the Philippine Grid Code.
Scope of Application
Unless specifically provided otherwise in the succeeding Chapters, this
Philippine Grid Code applies to the following entities:

(a) Transmission Network Provider;

(b) System Operator;
(c) Market Operator;
(d) Generation Companies;
(e) Distribution Utilities;
(f) Suppliers; and
(g) Any other entity with a User System connected to the Grid.
Authority
The Act provides the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC)
the authority to promulgate the Philippine Grid Code.

Applicability
The Philippine Grid Code applies to Luzon, Visayas, and
Mindanao Grids.
Enforcement
The Act assigns to the ERC the responsibility of enforcing the Philippine
Grid Code.

The ERC shall establish the Grid Management Committee (GMC) to

monitor Philippine Grid Code compliance at the planning and operations
level and to submit regular and special reports pertaining to Grid planning
and Grid operations.

The GMC shall also initiate an enforcement process for any perceived
violations of Philippine Grid Code provisions and recommend to the ERC
the appropriate fines and penalties for such violations.
Functions of the Grid Management Committee
There shall be established a Grid Management Committee
(GMC), which shall carry out the following functions:
(a) Monitor the implementation of the Philippine Grid Code;
(b) Monitor, evaluate, and make recommendations on Grid
planning and Grid operations;
(c) Review and recommend standards, procedures, and
requirements for Grid connection, operation, maintenance,
and development;
(d) Manage queries on the application and/or interpretation in
any provisions of the Philippine Grid Code, and make
appropriate recommendations to the ERC;
(e) Initiate the Philippine Grid Code enforcement process and
make recommendations to the ERC;
(f) Initiate and coordinate revisions of the Philippine Grid
Code and make recommendations to the ERC; and
(g) Prepare regular and special reports for submission to the
ERC, or as required by the appropriate government agency,
or when requested by a User of the Grid.
Membership of the GMC
The GMC shall be composed of the following members who
shall be appointed by the ERC:
(a) One (1) member nominated by the System Operator;
(b) One (1) member nominated by the Transmission Network
Provider;
(c) One (1) member nominated by the Market Operator;
(d) Three (3) members nominated by Large Generation
Companies;
(e) One (1) member nominated by non-large Generation
Companies;
(f) Three (3) members nominated by private and local
government Distribution Utilities;
(g) Three (3) members nominated by Electric Cooperatives,
one (1) each from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao;
(h) One (1) member nominated by Suppliers; and
(i) One (1) member nominated by Large Customers.
In addition to the regular members, there shall be five (5)
representatives, one (1) each from DOE, NEA, TRANSCO
and two (2) from the ERC to provide guidance on
government policies and regulatory frameworks and
directions. The government representatives shall not
participate in any GMC decision-making and in the
formulation of recommendations to the ERC.
GRID MANAGEMENT SUBCOMMITTEES

• Grid Planning Subcommittee

• Grid Operations Subcommittee
• Grid Reliability Subcommittee
• Grid Protection Subcommittee
• Grid Code Compliance Subcommittee
• Rules Revision Subcommittee
• Other Grid Subcommittees
http://www.erc.gov.ph/Files/Render/issuance/17807