July 23, 2024

EPIRA review, amendment sought to lower power cost

By Maria Bernadette Romero – Jul 22, 2024, 19:01 from Daily Tribune To address the high power prices in the country, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has urged Congress to review and consider amending the more than two-decades-old Republic Act […]
July 23, 2024

Nearly 300,000 households get subsidized power

By Alena Mae S. Flores – July 22, 2024, 7:50 pm from manilastandard.net The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said Monday nearly 300,000 qualified marginalized end-users (QMEs) are now enjoying the lifeline rate subsidy program following the government’s intensified information campaigns […]
July 23, 2024

NKS eyes power line to Laguna floating solar site

By Alena Mae S. Flores – July 22, 2024, 7:45 pm from manilastandard.net floating solar panel NKS Solar One Inc. asked the Energy Regulatory Commission to approve its application to develop a dedicated point-to-point transmission facility connecting its 250 megawattpeak […]
July 22, 2024

ERC asked to scrutinize terms of Meralco auction

By Lorenz S. Marasigan – July 22, 2024 from Business World The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) was urged on Sunday to temporarily halt the Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) auction for an additional 600 megawatts (MW) of power, with a lawmaker […]