The electric power industry was divided into four sectors by RA 9136 namely: generation, transmission, distribution, and ______.

The electric power industry was divided into four sectors by RA 9136 namely: generation, transmission, distribution, and ______.

• A. Supply
• B. Retail
• C. Market
• D. Wholesale

Answer: (A)

Under the Electric Power Industry Reform Act, the electric power system is organized into four sectors: generation, transmission, distribution, and supply. The supply sector is where power is purchased and sold to end users, enabling retail competition and open access to customers. This separation keeps the act of generating electricity distinct from selling it to consumers, and from moving it through the grid. The other terms—retail, market, and wholesale—refer to market activities or functions rather than a formal sector designation, so they don’t constitute the official fourth sector.

Under the Electric Power Industry Reform Act, the electric power system is organized into four sectors: generation, transmission, distribution, and supply. The supply sector is where power is purchased and sold to end users, enabling retail competition and open access to customers. This separation keeps the act of generating electricity distinct from selling it to consumers, and from moving it through the grid. The other terms—retail, market, and wholesale—refer to market activities or functions rather than a formal sector designation, so they don’t constitute the official fourth sector.