How to Apply for ERC Certificate of Compliance

Based on my personal experience, If you have a business related to Liquefied Petroleum Gas then you will be required to apply for ERC Certificate of Compliance especially if it's a franchise business like EC Gas, Shellane or Petron Gasul.

Here's the step-by-step guide on How to Apply for an ERC Certificate of Compliance both for new and renewal applications.

New Application:

1. Download the following excel file format with the corresponding type of applicant:
   • Self-Generating Facility (SGF) with less than 1 MW Rated Capacity 
   • Self-Generating Facility (SGF) with 1 MW and Above Rated Capacity 
   • Independent Power Producers (IPP), NPC-SPUG/NPC-PSALM  
     please download also the following forms:
     • Affidavit of Compliance with PGDC 
     • Affidavit of Compliance with WESM 
     • Affidavit of Compliance with Cross Ownership and Market Share Restrictions 
     and submit them to Licensing and Market Monitoring Division (LMMD) of the Market Operations Service (MOS) together with:
     • Copy of SEC Registration/DTI Registration (whichever is applicable)
     • Copy of Connection Agreement with NGCP (if applicable)
     • Copy of Memorandum of Agreement with the DOE in compliance to ER 1-94
     • Copy of ECC and latest PTO (if applicable) from the DENR
2. Fill-up all mandatory fields (mark with asterisk) in the excel file and place N/A if not applicable. 
   *Avoid leaving any blank fields, otherwise, the application will not be accepted by the system.
    
3. Submit the completed excel file to licensing@erc.ph

Renewal Application:

1. Download the following excel file format with the corresponding type of applicant:
   • Self-Generating Facility (SGF) with less than 1 MW Rated Capacity 
   • Self-Generating Facility (SGF) with 1 MW and Above Rated Capacity 
   • Independent Power Producers (IPP), NPC-SPUG/NPC-PSALM  
     please download also the following forms:
     • Affidavit of Compliance with PGDC 
     • Affidavit of Compliance with WESM 
     • Affidavit of Compliance with Cross Ownership and Market Share Restrictions 
     and submit them to Licensing and Market Monitoring Division (LMMD) of the Market Operations Service (MOS) together with:
     • Documents on any changes on SEC/DTI Registration, Connection Agreement with NGCP and other material change
     • Copy of ECC and latest PTO (if applicable) from the DENR
    
2. Fill-up all mandatory fields (mark with asterisk) in the excel file and place N/A if not applicable. 
   *Avoid leaving any blank fields, otherwise, the application will not be accepted by the system.
    
3. Submit the completed excel file to licensing@erc.ph

You can visit the Energy Regulatory Commission's Official Website for more infomation.