December 27, 2016

Cusi’s policy play: Non-conformist or enabler? (Part I)

By Myrna M. Velasco – December 26, 2016, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin The new administration was just barely months into its reign when the energy sector was whipsawed on several fronts – either in the form of rolling brownouts (erm, […]
December 24, 2016

Coal-price volatility may force DOE to revise energy-mix policy next year

By Lenie Lectura – December 23, 2016 from Business Mirror THE Department of Energy (DOE) is contemplating on the possibility of amending a year-old circular to accommodate a new energy-mix policy. Energy Undersecretary Felix William B. Fuentebella, in an interview, said the Competitive […]
December 23, 2016

Malampaya shutdown to hike power cost–D.O.E.

By Lenie Lectura – December 22, 2016 from Business Mirror The 20-day shutdown of the Malampaya gas facility next year will result in an increase of about P1 per kilowatt hour (kWh) in power generation cost, according to the Department […]
December 14, 2016

Industries support Cusi’s energy mix policy prescription

By Myrna M. Velasco – December 13, 2016, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The competitive-laden energy mix economics propounded by Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi gained traction in the league of industries and manufacturing firms operating in the country. In a […]