January 26, 2017

DOE targets 10 ailing electric coops under ‘receivership’ status

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 25, 2017, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin At least 10 electric cooperatives (ECs) labeled to be of “ailing status” are being targeted by the Department of Energy (DOE) to be placed under “receivership status” so […]
January 25, 2017

DOE eyes voluntary RCOA listing and implementation

By Lenie Lectura – January 23, 2017 from Business Mirror The Department of Energy (DOE) is mulling over the possibility of implementing the retail competition and open access (RCOA) policy on a voluntary basis. Under the said policy, which will be enforced in […]
January 25, 2017

DOE sets ‘collaborative approach’ on industry-wide disaster response

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 24, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) is building a platform for coordinated and aligned industry-wide response to disasters and emergency situations as well as calamity risk reduction strategies, particularly […]
January 23, 2017

DOE blinks on mandatory power retail competition, open access

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 21, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) will likely change its mind on the mandatory implementation of the retail competition and open access (RCOA) for end-users with lower limit usage […]