Power News

October 26, 2019

4 prospective bidders in new round of auction for Malaya thermal plant

By Myrna M. Velasco – October 25, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin In its second round of bidding this year, four investor-groups have signified interest to join the sale process for the 650-megawatt Malaya thermal power facility in Rizal […]
October 26, 2019

Appellate court rejects PECO’s petition to stop expropriation

By Alena Mae S. Flores – October 25, 2019 at 08:40 pm from manilastandard.net The Court of Appeals denied the bid of Panay Electric Co. to stop the expropriation of its distribution assets in Iloilo City by More Electric and […]
October 25, 2019

Basic Energy eyes wind project

By Jordeene B. Lagare – October 25, 2019 from The Manila Times BASIC Energy Corp. has signified its interest to build a wind power project in Luzon, according to its official. During the annual stockholders’ meeting held on Wednesday, Basic […]
October 25, 2019

Duterte orders strict compliance by power plants

Efficiency, environmental standards   By Myrna M. Velasco – October 24, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin President Rodrigo Duterte has directed the Department of Energy (DOE) to ensure that the power plants operating in the country are strictly complying […]
October 25, 2019

Ayala unit to build 300-MW diesel plant

By Alena Mae S. Flores – October 24, 2019 at 08:20 pm from manilastandard.net Ingrid Power Holdings Inc., formerly AC Energy DevCo. Inc. of Ayala Corp., is set to start the construction of a 300-megawatt diesel power plant in Pililla, […]
October 24, 2019

NGCP partners with UP Los Baños on deployment of RE technologies

By Myrna M. Velasco – October 23, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Transmission firm National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has cemented a partnership with the University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation, Inc. (UPLBFI) for the deployment […]
October 24, 2019

ERC simplifies rules for net metering

By Myrna M. Velasco – October 23, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has amended the net metering rules for the renewable energy (RE) sector, primarily to simplify the permitting procedures for end-users that are […]
October 24, 2019

Peco touts P1.1-billion innovation spending on power in Visayas

By Lenie Lectura -October 24, 2019 from Business Mirror THE Panay Electric Co. (Peco) has earmarked P1.1 billion for its innovation spending aimed at building and promoting sustainable energy practices in Visayas. Peco Head of Public Engagement and Government Affairs Marcelo […]
October 24, 2019

PALECO starts sustainability plan to improve distribution

By Alena Mae S. Flores – October 23, 2019 at 08:30 pm from manilastandard.net Palawan Electric Cooperative started implementing a comprehensive sustainability plan to lessen power interruptions and increase distribution efficiency. National Electrification Administration deputy administrator for technical services Artis […]
October 23, 2019

ERC, DOE craft consumer protection measures

By Myrna M. Velasco – October 22, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and Department of Energy (DOE) have firmed up a covenant that will enhance ‘consumer protection’ measures in the liberalized electricity sector. The […]