January 26, 2022

DOE seeks bidders for 2,000MW RE supply

BY LENIE LECTURA – JANUARY 25, 2022 from Business Mirror The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a bid invite for 2,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy (RE) supply. In a notice, the agency said 1,400MW will be auctioned off […]
January 26, 2022

DOE admits ‘brownout possibilities’ in May

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 25, 2022, 4:05 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) has admitted the inevitable possibility of “red alert” condition in the Luzon grid that could trigger rotational brownouts for consumers in the […]
January 25, 2022

‘Electric coops must conduct CSP’

BY LENIE LECTURA – JANUARY 24, 2022 from Business Mirror Electric cooperatives (ECs) must conduct a competitive selection process (CSP) now if their power supply agreements (PSA) are set to expire in a few years, according to the National Electrification […]
January 25, 2022

DOE, ERC urged to be more proactive in monitoring power plant outages

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 24, 2022, 4:30 PM from Manila Bulletin The two key government agencies exercising oversight and regulatory functions over the deregulated power industry are being urged to take “proactive steps” in monitoring, and if possible, […]