August 12, 2020

Green energy auction seen starting next year

By Adam J. Ang – August 9, 2020 | 6:27 pm from Business World REUTERS THE Department of Energy (DoE) hopes to hold the Philippines’ first renewable energy auction next year once the volume which all power utilities intend to […]
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 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 […]