October 27, 2017

EICC to fast-track approval of big-ticket energy projects

By Lenie Lectura – October 26, 2017 from Business Mirror In a bid to fully implement a Malacañang-issued policy meant to fast-track the approval of energy projects, the Department of Energy (DOE) moved to designate agency officials to the Energy Investment Coordinating Council […]
October 27, 2017

Power supply ‘stable’ in 1st 6 months of 2017

By Lenie Lectura – October 26, 2017 from Business Mirror DESPITE incidence of power- plant shutdowns, calamities and civil strife, the country’s power system remained “stable” during the first six months of the year, the Department of Energy (DOE) said. “The Philippine power […]
October 27, 2017

Meralco asked to reflect ‘bill deposit plus interests’ in electric bills

By Myrna Velasco – October 26, 2017, 2:02 PM from Manila Bulletin Distribution utilities, primarily industry giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco), are being required to reflect on their monthly billing the amounts corresponding to “bill deposit plus interest charges” that they […]
October 26, 2017

Candidates for ERC chairman bared

By Myrna M. Velasco – October 25, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The most-coveted position for many “politically connected individuals” in the legal profession appears to be that of the chairmanship of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) with several names […]