July 21, 2023

Hydropower plants’ output to remain low at 50% in July

By Alena Mae S. Flores – July 20, 2023, 6:45 pm from manilastandard.net The Department of Energy said Thursday the power generation of hydropower plants would remain at 50 percent below their capacity in July despite the recent heavy rains. […]
July 21, 2023

ERC extends leniency for power distributors

By Alena Mae S. Flores – July 20, 2023, 6:15 pm from manilastandard.net The Energy Regulatory Commission issued a resolution granting leniency to distribution utilities that failed to meet the deadline for renewing their certificate of authority to operate and […]
July 20, 2023

Rainy season prompts dip in electricity spot prices

BY MYRNA M. VELASCO – Jul 19, 2023 04:25 PM from Manila Bulletin Cooler temperatures have been significantly driving down prices in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM). WESM operator Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) primarily indicated […]
July 20, 2023

Iloilo consumers experiencing downtrend in electricity rates

BY MYRNA M. VELASCO – Jul 19, 2023 02:24 PM from Manila Bulletin Consumers in Iloilo City have been experiencing relief in their pockets as electricity rates billed by their distribution utility MORE Electric and Power Corporation have been on […]