Power News

July 10, 2020

ERC asked to direct FIT-All, UC-EC refunds to TransCo, PSALM

By Myrna M. Velasco – July 9, 2020, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has been urged to direct its refund order to the National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) and the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management […]
July 9, 2020

NGCP defers iMAR to help consumers

By Alena Mae S. Flores – July 08, 2020 at 08:30 pm from manilastandard.net Grid operator National Grid Corp. of the Philippines said it voluntarily deferred the implementation of the Energy Regulatory Commission-approved interim maximum allowable revenue this year, taking […]
July 9, 2020

DUs, coops directed to refund FIT-All, UC-EC charges during lockdown

By Myrna M. Velasco – July 8, 2020, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The country’s private distribution utilities and electric cooperatives had been directed to refund the feed-in-tariff allowance (FIT-All) and universal charge-environmental charge (UC-EC) that they have collected during […]
July 8, 2020

No rate increase from modified renewable tariffs, regulator says

By Adam J. Ang – July 7, 2020 | 7:44 pm from Business World BW FILE PHOTO THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said a component of electricity bills for renewables development will not be affected by its recently-approved adjustment to […]
July 8, 2020

Meralco rates to go up this July billing

By Myrna M. Velasco – July 7, 2020, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin With steady increase in demand last month following wider re-opening of the economy, the electricity rates to be billed by Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will be slightly […]
July 8, 2020

Mindanao’s WESM to start in December

By Alena Mae S. Flores – July 07, 2020 at 08:20 pm from manilastandard.net The commercial operation of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market in Mindanao is expected to start in December, an official of Independent Electricity Market Operator of the […]
July 8, 2020

Energy consumption reporting deadline moved to April 2021 — DoE

By Adam J. Ang – July 6, 2020 | 7:56 pm from Business World PHILSTAR THE Department of Energy (DoE) further extended the deadline for establishments to submit their power consumption reports to mid-April 2021. The department’s Energy Utilization Management […]
July 7, 2020

Meralco waives charges on online transactions

By Alena Mae S. Flores – July 06, 2020 at 07:30 pm from manilastandard.net Power retailer Manila Electric Co. waived the convenience fees for online payments during the enhanced community quarantine and general community quarantine period. “We will extend the […]
July 7, 2020

AC Energy taps Harbor Star to complete Iloilo oil spill clean-up

By Alena Mae S. Flores – July 06, 2020 at 08:05 pm from manilastandard.net AC Energy Philippines of the Ayala Group said the clean-up of the oil spill from Power Barge 102 in Barrio Obrero, Iloilo City is expected to […]
July 7, 2020

PH tops RE utilization in ASEAN

By Myrna M. Velasco – July 5, 2020, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Philippines ranks highest in the utilization of renewable energy (RE) as part of its generation mix, beating its peers in the Southeast Asian region. Energy Secretary […]