November 28, 2016

DOE addresses Mindanao’s higher power rates

By Myrna M. Velasco – November 27, 2016, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin With the grid’s supply source diverting massively from traditionally cheaper hydro, Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi is now sorting out solution to Mindanao’s dilemma over relatively pricier power […]
November 28, 2016

Whats Anomalous About Meralco’s Charging the Public with Negotiated Rates Without CSP?And the DOE Doling Out FIT Subsidies?

David Celestra Tan, MSK 27 November 2016 Under our Anti-graft laws the Office of the Ombudsman had indicted many government officials for misappropriating government funds. From procurement, improper expenses, and misuse of pork barrel.Former President Arroyo had been accused of […]
November 25, 2016

Duterte threatens to abolish ERC, if execs won’t quit

By FRINSTON LIM AND DAXIM L. LUCAS – November 25, 2016, 04:13 AM from Philippine Daily Inquirer DAVAO CITY—President Duterte has lashed out at officials of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for refusing to resign following allegations of corruption and threatened to […]
November 25, 2016

2 solar projects may lose guaranteed rates

by Alena Mae S. Flores – November 24, 2016 at 07:55 pm from Manila Standard Today The Energy Regulatory Commission wants to remove the guaranteed power rates awarded to two solar power projects, documents show. A report by ERC to Energy Secretary Alfonso […]