Power News

August 10, 2020

ERC advises Meralco to weigh CSP options

By Alena Mae S. Flores – August 09, 2020 at 07:20 pm from manilastandard.net The Department of Energy wants Manila Electric Co. to explore other options in proceeding with its competitive selection process over the supply of 1,800 megawatts of […]
August 8, 2020

DoE targets national position on nuclear energy by year’s end

By Adam J. Ang – August 7, 2020 | 6:36 pm from Business World THE DEPARTMENT of Energy (DoE) hopes the government can soon adopt a position on including nuclear power in the generation mix. Executive Order No. 116 signed […]
August 8, 2020

DoE, DA sign agreement to use renewable power for food security

By Adam J. Ang – August 7, 2020 | 6:34 pm Business World Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi — PHILSTAR THE ENERGY and Agriculture departments have inked a deal to develop programs and projects that would tap renewable energy for food […]
August 8, 2020

ERC seeks LGUs’ help to allow entry of meter readers

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 7, 2020, 7:32 PM from Manila Bulletin To steer clear of obfuscated electric bills, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has pleaded to the local government units (LGUs) to allow entry of the meter readers […]
August 8, 2020

EDC eyeing more projects in Latin America, Indonesia

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 7, 2020, 7:34 PM from Manila Bulletin Amid the gloom posed by the coronavirus pandemic, Lopez-led Energy Development Corporation (EDC) indicated that it will continue with its investment expansion plans in the Latin American […]
August 7, 2020

Rural utilities told to use locally available resources to power remote areas

By Adam J. Ang – August 6, 2020 | 9:52 pm from Business World THE National Electrification Administration (NEA) said off-grid power providers must use locally-available resources when possible to ensure affordable and reliable electricity. The agency, which is tasked […]
August 7, 2020

DoE sets energy-saving threshold at 15% to qualify for tax breaks

By Adam J. Ang – August 6, 2020 | 9:54 pm from Business World          bworldonline.com THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it is preparing guidelines for granting fiscal incentives for energy efficiency and conservation (EEC) projects, setting 15% in projected […]
August 6, 2020

Meralco to continue meter readings

By Lenie Lectura – August 6, 2020 from Business Mirror To ensure that the actual consumption of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) customers is billed accurately, the utility firm said it would continue to conduct meter readings despite the enforcement of […]
August 6, 2020

Power utilities warned on ‘new bill shock’ under MECQ

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 5, 2020, 3:16 PM from Manila Bulletin The attention of the country’s power distribution utilities (DUs) had been called this early to make sure that no new round of ‘bill shocks’ will be suffered […]
August 6, 2020

Solons seek contract extension of Malampaya natural gas project

By Alena Mae S. Flores – August 04, 2020 at 08:45 pm from manilastandard.net Several lawmakers called for the contract extension of the Malampaya gas-to-power project in northwest Palawan to address an anticipated increase in future power demand. The legislators […]