November 6, 2024

DoE still focused on BNPP rehab but ‘aware’ of data center plan

By Ashley Erika O. Jose – November 4, 2024 | 8:45 pm from Business World THE Department of Energy (DoE) said its focus remains on reviving the monthballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP), adding though that is studying a proposal […]
October 31, 2024

Flexible power bill payments eyed for storm-hit consumers

By Sheldeen Joy Talavera – October 30, 2024 | 8:57 pm from Business World THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said it is looking into proposals to provide relief for consumers in storm-hit areas, including staggered-payment schemes for electricity bills. The […]
October 23, 2024

BIR rules DUs, power co-op ineligible to claim input VAT

By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz – October 21, 2024 | 8:55 pm from Business World THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said distribution utilities (DUs) and electric cooperatives (ECs) cannot claim input value-added tax (VAT) from generation and transmission charges, […]
October 23, 2024

BoI sees room to grow for energy efficiency, conservation investments in Mindanao

By Justine Irish D. Tabile – October 21, 2024 | 8:54 pm from Business World PHILSTAR FILE PHOTO THE Board of Investments (BoI) said that it had approved P15.23 billion worth of projects in Mindanao as of September, indicating the […]