September 8, 2021

Senate microgrid bill passes on second reading

By Alyssa Nicole O. Tan – September 7, 2021 | 9:19 pm from Business World A BILL promoting the use of microgrid systems for unserved and underserved areas was approved on second reading in the Senate Tuesday. The proposed Microgrid […]
September 6, 2021

Cusi seeking ‘power supply fix’ to off-grid areas

By Myrna M. Velasco – September 6, 2021, 6:30 AM from Manila Bulletin Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi has been sorting out solutions to improve the power supply situation in off-grid areas or those islands that are not physically connected […]
August 12, 2021

DOE warns of ‘thin power supply’ in May 2022 elections

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 11, 2021, 2:48 PM from Manila Bulletin The boom-and-bust cycle in the electric power industry will not likely spare the country’s May 9, 2022 elections from rotational blackouts following the Department of Energy’s (DOE) […]
August 5, 2021

DOE targeting to hit RE goal in power mix via green energy auction scheme

BY LENIE LECTURA – AUGUST 4, 2021 from Business Mirror File photo shows one of EDC’s 12 integrated geothermal power stations. The Department of Energy (DOE) is soliciting comments from industry stakeholders on a draft circular that seeks to achieve […]