June 22, 2017

DOE exec backs NEA’s bid to expand mandate

By Lenie Lectura – June 21, 2017 from Business mirror A Department of Energy (DOE) official is supporting the National Electrification Administration (NEA) in its plan to expand its authority over power distribution utilities (DUs). Energy Undersecretary Benito Ranque has committed to […]
June 19, 2017

DOE clears 8 power projects

By Lenie Lectura – June 18, 2017 from Business Mirror THE Department of Energy (DOE) has cleared eight power projects, including three from a unit of San Miguel Corp. (SMC), for the conduct of a grid impact study. A clearance for the conduct […]
June 13, 2017

DOE lists ‘ideal’ location for new power plants

By  Lenie Lectura – June 12, 2017 from Business Mirror The Department of Energy (DOE) has identified ideal locations all over the country where new power projects should be put up in line with the projected 43,765 megawatts (MW) of additional capacity […]
June 8, 2017

DOE’s Cusi adopts ‘carrot and stick’ tack to keep tab on power facilities

By Lenie Lectura – June 7, 2017 from Business Mirror The Department of Energy (DOE) released on Wednesday a circular that formalizes the conduct of performance assessment and audit for all power generation, transmission and distribution systems and facilities. DOE Circular  DC […]