September 18, 2023

Gov’t eyes $2.67b to retire, convert coal power plants

By Alena Mae S. Flores – September 17, 2023, 9:50 pm from manilastandard.net The government proposed a financing program worth $2.67 billion to expedite the retirement and repurposing of coal-fired power plants, mitigate the impact of the transition to the […]
September 18, 2023

Power rates on downtrend since January

By Alena Mae S. Flores – September 17, 2023, 8:55 pm from manilastandard.net Electricity rates have been on a downward trend since January 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) said over the weekend. “It is important to note the decreasing […]
September 18, 2023

Five ACEN floating solar projects set for expedited ‘green lane’ processing

By Justine Irish D. Tabile – September 14, 2023 | 8:29 pm from Business World THE Board of Investments (BoI) said it endorsed five ACEN Corp. floating solar projects for “green lane” treatment, gaining access to an expedited application and licensing process […]
September 16, 2023

Meralco: ERC approval to cancel supply contract ‘not necessary’

By Alena Mae S. Flores – September 15, 2023, 9:35 pm from manilastandard.net Power retailer Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said Friday the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) approval to terminate the power supply agreement (PSA) contract between a distribution utility and […]