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 25, 2016

DOE won’t replace installations dropped in solar FIT race

By Myrna M. Velasco – November 24, 2016, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin Two projects are seen dropped from the second round of feed-in-tariff (FIT) race in solar, but Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi indicated he is not keen yet on […]
November 25, 2016

DOE to complete Nov. 15 brownout probe soon

By Myrna M. Velasco – November 24, 2016, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin Department of Energy (DOE) secretary Alfonso G. Cusi said he will “cut fingers” if the parties involved in the November 15 massive brownouts in the Luzon grid will […]
November 19, 2016

DOE extends deadline on mandatory RCOA

By Myrna M. Velasco – November 18, 2016, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) has concurred with the bid of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on February, 2017 deadline extension of the mandatory phase of retail competition […]