February 11, 2020

ERC sets hearings on NGCP’s petition for Lapu-Lapu project

By Lenie Lectura -February 11, 2020 from Business Mirror THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is set to start hearings on the application of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) for the approval of the proposed Lapu-Lapu 230-kilovolt (kV) […]
February 10, 2020

ERC rejects DOE price scheme for renewable-energy auction

By Lenie Lectura -February 10, 2020 from Business Mirror The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) does not agree with the Department of Energy (DOE) that there should be a preapproved rate for renewable energy (RE), which will be the cap for […]
February 10, 2020

Solons probe spot market operator’s accord with PEMC for irregularities

By Lenie Lectura -February 10, 2020 from Business Mirror LAWMAKERS are looking into the irregularities within the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (Iemop), operator of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM). Rep. Jericho Nograles of Puwersa ng Bayaning […]
February 7, 2020

Risks from nCoV spur ERC to defer genco inspections

By Lenie Lectura -February 7, 2020 from Business Mirror ERC chief Agnes Devanadera THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will defer inspection of the facilities of certain power generation firms because of the coronavirus outbreak. The inspection is necessary before the […]