July 11, 2020

Philippine geothermal industry seen becoming world’s fourth largest

By Adam J. Ang – July 9, 2020 | 8:03 pm from Business World THE Philippines is expected to become the fourth-largest global producer of geothermal energy over the next decade, according to a report by Fitch Solutions Country Risk […]
July 8, 2020

No rate increase from modified renewable tariffs, regulator says

By Adam J. Ang – July 7, 2020 | 7:44 pm from Business World BW FILE PHOTO THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said a component of electricity bills for renewables development will not be affected by its recently-approved adjustment to […]
July 8, 2020

Energy consumption reporting deadline moved to April 2021 — DoE

By Adam J. Ang – July 6, 2020 | 7:56 pm from Business World PHILSTAR THE Department of Energy (DoE) further extended the deadline for establishments to submit their power consumption reports to mid-April 2021. The department’s Energy Utilization Management […]
July 1, 2020

Rural electrification projects face delays due to quarantine

By Adam J. Ang – June 30, 2020 | 8:25 pm from Business World PHILSTAR THE National Electrification Administration (NEA) said around 187 rural electrification projects in rural communities are facing completion delays due to quarantine restrictions. “Merong mga 187 sitios na […]