Performance of Batangas II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Batelec II) in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market

In the face of electricity reformation, every electric cooperative needs a stable operation. The operational stability of participation in the Power Industry reformation such as Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) depends on the performance of any electricity provider and management of the problems they encountered in new environment. The study aimed to determine the level of performance of Batelec II, which will serve as basis of enhancing the energy trading transaction of Batelec II. Furthermore, it also assesses to identify the problems encountered on the WESM to arrive at a specific action plan. The descriptive method was utilized in the conduct of the study. The study revealed that Batelec II distribute an uninterruptible flow of electricity among its member- consumers. It also manifest that the price of electricity it serve were competitive enough. This was due to the effort and strategy of Batelec II’s trading team. As part also of efficiency of the performance of Batelec II, they manage to respond to the line trouble quickly. This gives Batelec II a good rating in terms of operations and maintenance. It is noted that problems in the said matter was identified. These were the transmission failure, generation facility outages and change in law. This aspect makes the electricity price go high. In response to the problems identified, the researcher proposed an action plan for the board directors and top management of Batelec II for implementation.

Keywords- Batelec II, Electric Company, Wholesale Electricity Spot Market