ERC orders electric company to explain pole fires

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Acting on a complaint filed by a former congressman, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered the Panay Electric Company, Inc. (PECO) to submit its explanation on serious allegations of operational lapses found by the ERC Inspection Team.

Reports reaching the House Committee on Energy revealed that Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Trenas, a former member of the House of Representatives, has accused PECO of putting his constituents in danger for its “inadequately maintained lines, power outages and hazardous electric posts” because of the numerous and continuing cases of electric pole fires in the city.

The agency said PECO should explain why no administrative penalty should be imposed and/or criminal action instituted against them for violating the pertinent provisions of the following: Amended Elevated Metering Center Rules; and“Based on the findings of the ERC technical team that conducted the ocular inspection on the electric distribution system of PECO, the latter committed lapses in the operations and maintenance of its distribution system thereby posing danger and risks to the lives and...

“PECO must submit its explanation within fifteen days from receipt of the Commission’s Order pursuant to the relevant provisions of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act . We need to accord PECO the opportunity to explain its side before we evaluate the extent of their liability for the operational lapses that were discovered,” Devanadera stated.

However, Regencia noted that the telecommunication companies’ wires usually carry a 24-volt charge as opposed to PECO wires which has a 220-voltage charge.

 

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