April 12, 2018

DOE likely to accede to scrapping of RE perks under TRAIN-2

By Myrna M. Velasco – Updated April 11, 2018, 10:08 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) will likely throw its support to the proposal to scrap the value-added tax (VAT) zero rating incentives for renewable energy (RE) […]
April 7, 2018

34 energy projects seeking fast-track okay under EO30

By Myrna M. Velasco – April 6, 2018, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin At least 34 multi-billion dollars worth of energy projects are now lodged with the Department of Energy (DOE), all seeking fast-track approvals within the ambit of Executive […]
April 5, 2018

WESM operator on rebirth with new corporate entity

By Myrna M. Velasco – April 4, 2018 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The operator of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) will have its rebirth via a new corporate entity – the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines […]
March 27, 2018

DOE forms central committee to approve, review service contracts

By Myrna Velasco – Updated March 27, 2018, 8:56 AM from Manila Bulletin All approvals on award as well as review of energy service contracts will now go through a centralized review body that was institutionalized by the Department of […]