Power News

May 2, 2017

DOE backs Visayas-Mindanao grid connection project at govt’s expense

By  Lenie Lectura – May 1, 2017 from Business Mirror The Department of Energy (DOE) has backed a proposal of the National Transmission Corp. (Transco) for the government to undertake a multibillion-peso Visayas-Mindanao grid connection project. “I agree. It should be the […]
April 25, 2017

PHL banking on RE to hike power supply

By Lenie Lectura – April 23, 2017 from Business Mirror The Department of Energy (DOE) said it wants the share of renewable energy (RE) to increase by at least 20,000 megawatts (MW) by 2040. “It is vital in our vision toward attaining 20,000 […]
April 25, 2017

Ayala seeks expansion of Pagudpud wind farm

by Alena Mae S. Flores – April 23, 2017 at 07:01 pm from Manila Standard Today PAGUDPUD, Ilocos Norte—AC Energy Holdings Inc. plans to expand the 81-megawatt wind farm it operates in Caparispisan, Pagudpud under unit North Luzon Renewable Energy Corp. by 69 […]
April 25, 2017

DOE takes ‘mandatory stance’ for RCOA in motion to SC

By Myrna M. Velasco – April 24, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) has taken a mandatory stance on the enforcement of retail competition and open access (RCOA) for the restructured electricity sector in the motion […]
April 25, 2017

Most ASEAN countries gear up for ‘nuclear renaissance’

By Myrna M. Velasco – April 21, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin After backpedaling a bit since the Fukushima disaster in 2011, a new survey shows that majority of countries in the Southeast Asian region are inclined at re-embracing ‘nuclear […]
April 22, 2017

Wind farm in Pililla generates power, jobs, and curious tourists

By Reuters – April 20, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Pililla, Rizal– Wind turbines are helping the Philippines diversify its energy sources beyond fossil fuels and generating not only power, but jobs, revenue and interest among thousands of curious tourists. […]
April 21, 2017

D.O.E. okays G.I.S. for 7 power projects

By Lenie Lectura – April 20, 2017  from Business Mirror THE Department of Energy (DOE) has cleared seven power projects for the conduct of a grid impact study (GIS). These proposed projects could generate a total of 562 megawatts (MW) of […]
April 21, 2017

Palace asked to step into ERC mess

By Myrna M. Velasco – April 20, 2017, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin Laoag City – With the  ‘internal conflict” at the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) hitting severe proportions, Malacañang is already being asked to “step in” to finally resolve the […]
April 21, 2017

Cusi plays trouble shooter role in raging ERC power squabble

By  Lenie Lectura – April 19, 2017 from Business Mirror Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi said on Wednesday that he recently met with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) commissioners to address the concerns raised by the public, and the electricity industry sector […]
April 20, 2017

First Gen gas facilities now exporting power to Luzon grid

By  Lenie Lectura – April 19, 2017 from Business Mirror THE gas plants of First Gen Corp. are now exporting power to the Luzon grid following the restoration of the San Lorenzo Switchyard (SL Switchyard). The switchyard connects First Gen’s  three natural gas-fired […]