PrimeRES Energy Corporation and La Carmela de Boracay Hotel and Convention Center inked a partnership yesterday to bring more affordable, stable electricity to the hotel group’s four island properties, leveraging the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) to access wholesale-style pricing.
The contract signing held June 25, 2026 consolidates electricity needs across all four La Carmela facilities into a single agreement. With a total aggregated load of 500 kW, matching the current threshold for the Competitive Retail Electricity Market (CREM), the program allows smaller meters to “pool” their demand, unlocking the kind of competitive pricing typically reserved for large-scale operations.
These savings can be invested more in what matters most to the hotel group’s guests and community: through better amenities, expanded training for local staff, and more.
This latest collaboration adds to PrimeRES’ growing hospitality sector portfolio in Boracay, following agreements with Hennan Group of Resorts in February 2026 and Paradise Garden Resort Hotel & Convention Center Boracay Garden Resort Hotel & Convention Center Boracay in December 2025. Several other local businesses are already exploring participation as the program gains traction across the island.
RAP allows two or more end-users who haven’t met individual CREM thresholds to join together as a single contestable customer. Qualified groups must meet demand requirements, be located in contiguous areas like business districts or special economic zones, and may include end-users under the same owner or franchise area. The program ensures transparent pricing, expands consumer choice, and provides stronger protection for electricity users.
In a key development for the sector, the CREM eligibility threshold for RAP is being lowered from 500 kilowatts (kW) to 100 kW average monthly peak demand, effective today, June 26, 2026. The change aligns with Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Resolution No. 22, Series of 2025, and will make the program accessible to smaller businesses across Boracay.
With the new threshold now in place, RAP has the potential to reshape Boracay’s energy landscape by making power more affordable and reliable for operations of all sizes — from neighborhood cafes and souvenir shops to major resorts.
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