August 25, 2022

NEA orders fuel oil-dependent power co-ops to source more renewable energy

By Ashley Erika O. Jose – August 22, 2022 | 8:05 pm from Business World PHILSTAR The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has directed electric cooperatives to tap more renewable energy if they are currently drawing power from diesel or bunker-fired […]
August 24, 2022

ERC chief bats for exchange programs in ASEAN

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 23, 2022, 4:27 PM from Manila Bulletin Newly-designated Chairperson of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is advocating for “exchange programs” with peers in the Southeast Asian region, so the country could elevate its level […]
August 24, 2022

SMC unit to terminate power deals as oil, coal prices soar

BY LENIE LECTURA – AUGUST 23, 2022 from Business Mirror SMC Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMCGP), the power arm of San Miguel Corp. (SMC) said Tuesday that it has already notified the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) of its intent to […]
August 23, 2022

PEMC sets interim commercial operation of RE market this month

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 22, 2022, 4:43 PM from Manila Bulletin The Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC), which is the institutionalized and legally-recognized governance body of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), is scheduling the interim commercial operation […]