Cagayan Electric Power And Light Company Inc (Philippines)

Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company Inc (CEPALCO) is a private electric distribution utility serving Cagayan de Oro City and surrounding municipalities in Misamis Oriental. As one of the largest privately owned electric distribution utilities in Mindanao, CEPALCO is responsible for the distribution, metering, billing, and retail delivery of electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company operates substations, distribution lines, system automation and control centers, and grid interconnections that support efficient power delivery and reliability. CEPALCO is also notable for its early adoption of renewable energy through development of a large-scale solar photovoltaic plant in Cagayan de Oro, which supplements supply purchased from generation companies under bilateral contracts. The company's strategic priorities include grid modernization, reduction of system losses, renewable energy integration, and customer service enhancement through digital platforms, payment centers, and customer engagement programs. CEPALCO positions itself as a progressive distribution utility focused on reliable service, innovation, and sustainability in its franchise area.