February 21, 2019

ERC reorganization bill hurdles House on second reading

By Charmaine A. Tadalan – February 18, 2019 | 10:05 pm from Business World PHILSTAR A BILL reorganizing the Energy Regulatory Commission and granting it some fiscal autonomy made it past second reading at the House of Representatives. House Bill […]
February 21, 2019

Senate backs franchise for Leviste solar firm, limited to 13 provinces

By Camille A. Aguinaldo – February 18, 2019 | 10:06 pm from Business World REUTERS THE SENATE committees on public services and energy have recommended the approval of a “non-exclusive” franchise for Solar Para sa Bayan Corp. (SPSBC) subject to […]
February 20, 2019

Regulator tells Meralco to use unclaimed refunds

By Jordeene B. Lagare – February 20, 2019 from The Manila Times Unclaimed Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) refunds should be utilized by the distribution utility to lower power rates, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) announced on Tuesday. Meralco workers inspect […]
February 20, 2019

Hanergy launches solar technology

By Tyrone Jasper C. Piad – February 20, 2019 from The Manila Times Renewable energy firm Hanergy Philippines advocates innovative, sustainable and eco-friendly design in architecture through its thin-film solar technology. In an interview recently in Makati, Hanergy Philippines President […]