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 […]
August 7, 2020

DoE sets energy-saving threshold at 15% to qualify for tax breaks

By Adam J. Ang – August 6, 2020 | 9:54 pm from Business World          bworldonline.com THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it is preparing guidelines for granting fiscal incentives for energy efficiency and conservation (EEC) projects, setting 15% in projected […]
August 5, 2020

NGCP calls for more power plants in Zamboanga

By Adam J. Ang – August 4, 2020 | 6:43 pm from Business World THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said more power plants are needed on the Zamboanga Peninsula while calling for the resolution of transmission line […]