A deal consolidating the electricity requirements of 60 Starbucks stores that is equivalent to more than three megawatts (MW) has been formalized between MPower and Rustan Coffee Corporation (RCOC), Meralco said in a news release.
The agreement, which marks a major step in the coffee chain’s shift toward cost-efficient and sustainable energy use, places the selected Starbucks branches under the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP).
RAP allows for multiple facilities to combine their power demand and access more competitive electricity rates under the Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) framework.
MPower, the retail electricity supplier of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco), will provide the energy supply for the consolidated load, enabling operational efficiencies across the participating stores in Metro Manila.
The enrollment, which began in November 2025, is expected to support Starbucks Philippines’ efforts to optimize costs while advancing its sustainability agenda.
“In today’s evolving business environment, it is important for companies like ours to continue exploring ways to operate more efficiently. Since transitioning, we have begun to see initial savings in our electricity costs,” RCOC President Noey Lopez said during the ceremonial signing of the agreement with MPower.
The initiative complements existing in-store sustainability measures such as water-saving fixtures, 100% LED lighting, energy-efficient air-conditioning systems, and improved waste management practices.
Meralco Senior Vice President and Head of MPower Redel Domingo said the move highlights how businesses can benefit from participating in the competitive retail electricity market.
“By pioneering RAP within the food and beverage sector, it demonstrates how businesses with multiple facilities can access the benefits of the Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) framework,” Domingo said.
MPower said it will continue to promote customer choice by offering cost-competitive electricity and flexible energy solutions, particularly for companies seeking to improve efficiency across multiple locations.