Power News

November 6, 2024

Meralco to hit eight-million customer by end-November

By Gabriell Christel Galang – Nov 4, 2024 06:10 AM from Manila Bulletin With the growth in sales of the distribution utility (DU) during the first nine months of 2024, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) expects that its total number […]
November 5, 2024

ERC to issue regulatory period ruling

By Ed Paolo Salting – November 5, 2024 from The Manila Times A MODIFIED version of the decision regarding the lapse of Manila Electric Company’s (Meralco) fifth regulatory period, which will have a bearing on refunds to customers, will be […]
November 5, 2024

ERC: Swift gov’t response to power outages during typhoons

By Gabriell Christel Galang – Nov 4, 2024 03:56 PM from Manila Bulletin As Super Typhoon “Leon” approaches the Philippine Area of Responsibility this week, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has urged swift government action to address power outages and […]
November 5, 2024

Alternergy infuses P2.9b to build wind, solar projects

By Alena Mae S. Flores – November 4, 2024, 7:35 pm from manilastandard.net Alternergy Holdings Corp. said Monday it infused P2.9 billion in capital as of September 2024 to bankroll the construction of a solar and two wind power projects. […]
November 5, 2024

Power distributors face ERC fines for disconnecting typhoon victims

By Alena Mae S. Flores – November 4, 2024, 8:30 pm from manilastandard.net The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said Monday it will penalize distribution utilities that fail to comply with a directive to implement a moratorium on electricity line disconnections […]
November 4, 2024

ERC sets initial GEA pricing guidelines

By Brix Lelis – November 4, 2024 | 12:00am from The Philippine Star Except ROR hydro, all other technologies are not eligible for FIT, a policy that offers “guaranteed payments on a fixed rate per kilowatt hour for emerging renewable […]
November 4, 2024

Meralco Continues to Deliver Stakeholder Value and Reliable Service to Customer

TDT – 04 Nov 2024, 00:53 SERVICE EXCELLENCE. Meralco closed the first nine months of 2024 with a strong operational and financial performance. Seen in the photo is the Meralco Operating Center in Ortigas, Pasig City. As the year draws […]
November 4, 2024

MSpectrum, Emperador team up for 640-kW solar facility

‘The contract signing with MSpectrum is a continuation of the transformative journey of our business’ By Maria Bernadette Romero – 04 Nov 2024, 00:37 from Daily Tribune At the signing of the green energy deal are (from left) Anglo Watsons […]
November 4, 2024

Reinstated ERC chief seeks immunity from suit for 5 execs while in office

By Lenie Lectura – November 4, 2024 from Business Mirror Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson and CEO, Atty. Monalisa C. Dimalanta REINSTATED Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chief Monalisa Dimalanta proposed that all five commissioners be granted immunity from suit similar […]
November 2, 2024

MGen’s TerraSolar project ahead of schedule—Rubio

By Gabriell Christel Galang – Nov 1, 2024 09:45 AM from Manila Bulletin The renewable energy arm of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said that its TerraSolar project, a joint venture with Terra Solar Philippines, Inc., is moving ahead faster than […]