Power News

June 3, 2017

ERC sets public consultation on utilities’ system loss reduction

By Myrna M. Velasco – June 2, 2017, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin To further reduce the level of system loss being integrated in the charges to consumers, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has been expediting its consultation process on such […]
June 2, 2017

SPC seeks new opportunities in renewable-energy projects

By Lenie Lectura – June 1, 2017 from Business Mirror SPC Power Corp. is seen expanding its power-generation portflio to include renewable energy. “SPC has remained upbeat with its outlook of the energy sector, seeking new opportunities in renewable-energy projects including hydro, […]
May 30, 2017

Cusi scraps next round of FIT for solar, rules no subsidy for stranded capacity

By Myrna M. Velasco – May 29, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin A final “death sentence” had been rendered by Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi on any next round of feed-in-tariff (FIT) that is planned for fresh round of solar […]
May 30, 2017

NREB to ask DOE to extend period to complete hydro, biomass projects for FiT

By Lenie Lectura – May 24, 2017 from Business Mirror THE National Renewable Energy Board (NREB) will propose to the Department of Energy (DOE) to extend the period for developers of hydro and biomass to complete their projects in order to avail themselves […]
May 30, 2017

DOE to launch spot market in Mindanao

By Lenie Lectura – May 29, 2017 from Business Mirror THE Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a circular declaring the launch of a spot market in Mindanao next month. “It has been signed and published.  The launch is on June 26,” Energy Secretary […]
May 30, 2017

3 bidders pre-qualify for Sucat power plant

by Alena Mae S. Flores – May 29, 2017 at 07:55 pm from Manila Standard Today Three bidders passed the pre-qualification process of Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. in the auction of the decommissioned 850-megawatt Sucat Thermal Power Plant in Muntinlupa […]
May 29, 2017

Aleco readies P1.87-b capex

by Alena Mae S. Flores – May 28, 2017 at 07:01 pm from Manila Standard Today Albay Electric Cooperative and concessionaire Albay Power and Energy Corp., controlled by San Miguel Corp., has asked the Energy Regulatory Board to approve capital expenditures amounting to […]
May 24, 2017

GBPC may expand capacity to 2,000 MW

by Alena Mae S. Flores – May 23, 2017 at 07:40 pm from Manila Standard Today Global Business Power Corp. expects to double its capacity to a range of 1,500 megawatts to 2,000 MW in the next five years and expand its portfolio […]
May 24, 2017

New system loss cap out in Q4 — ERC

by Alena Mae S. Flores – May 23, 2017 at 07:46 pm from Manila Standard Today The Energy Regulatory Commission is optimistic on the release of a new system loss cap, or the allowable level of system loss for distribution utilities and electric […]
May 23, 2017

Review of system loss cap urged

by Alena Mae S. Flores – May 22, 2017 at 08:28 pm from Manila Standard Today Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has asked the Energy Regulatory Commission to conduct a periodic review of the system loss program to encourage power suppliers to engage in more […]