Philippine Lawmakers Weigh Reforms on System Loss Charges
Philippine lawmakers are reviewing the 'system loss' charges included in electricity bills, aiming to reduce consumer costs while maintaining power reliability. Amendments to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (Epira) are central to these discussions, with a focus on shifting the burden of losses caused by inefficiency and theft away from consumers.
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