The San Fernando Energy and Light and Power Company (SFELAPCO) announced that its competitive selection process (CSP) has begun, with several power firms already expressing interest in supplying the Pampanga-based utility with stable and affordable energy.
“Nag-umpisa po kaming nakaka-receive ng notice from other generators na baka po mayroon na silang mababakanteng renewable source by the end of this year or early next year,” Jose Lazatin, SFELAPCO senior vice president and general manager, said during an interview on CLTV 36.
”Kaya sabi ko nga, parang masu-swertehan po tayo, baka mas marami pa po ang magbi-bid ngayon,” he continued, adding that other interested companies have until March 31 to obtain bidding documents.
The power distribution utility needs to finish the CSP before its Emergency Power Service Agreement (EPSA) with GN Power expires in June.
“We hope and we pray that it will be finished before the six months, barring any other unforeseen circumstances,” Lazatin said as the company is already on its final stage of the bidding process.
Lazatin also invited City of San Fernando Mayor Vilma Caluag to observe so she can personally witness how it is competently designed to choose the best option for the Fernandinos.
“Puwede po naming imbitahan ang Mayor para mag-witness, mag-observe po doon sa proseso ng bidding para po makita niya kung papaano po ka-transparent at kung papaano po namin hinahanap ang ano po ang pinakamabuti para sa mga Fernandino,” he said.
During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Energy, chaired by Senator Raffy Tulfo, Lazatin pointed out that SFELAPCO managed to provide its consumers with the lowest generation charge in Region III from 2013 to 2022, despite the ongoing global energy crisis.
“Mula 2013 hanggang 2022, very stable ang presyo namin. Doon lang po nagre-range sa 4.50 to 5.50. Doon po kami nag-stable habang lahat po ng utility na mga kapitbahay natin, nag-umpisang nagtaas, lalo na po noong 2021,” Lazatin said.
