Section 16Sec./Art. 16

Functions and Responsibilities of an MGSP and a DU Operated Microgrid System. An MGSP and a DU operated microgrid system shall:

(a) Build, operate, maintain, and control its microgrid system in accordance with its MSC, this Act, and other applicable laws, rules, regulations, and codes;

(b) Supply the load requirements of its area of operation, faithfully implement its electrification work program, and comply with all its obligations under its MSC, if applicable;

(c) Prepare and submit any report required by the ERC and DOE pursuant to their powers under Sections 11 and 12 of this Act;

(d) Ensure end-user safety and protection at all times; and

(e) In the case of MGSPs, be exempt from the following:

(i) The public listing requirement under Section 28 of Republic Act No. 9136, and

(ii) The market share limitation requirement under Section 45(a) of Republic Act No. 9136.

The end-users in unserved areas and underserved areas not connected to the grid or within a franchise area where the distribution system is not connected to the grid shall be exempt from the following:

(a) The payment of feed-in-tariff (FIT) allowance under the FIT system in Section 7 of Republic Act No. 9513, otherwise known as the Renewable Energy Act of 2008, and

(b) The payment of universal charges under Section 34 of Republic Act No. 9136.