March 18, 2023

Watch Meralco rates, ERC told, as San Miguel quits ’21 supply contract

By Alena Mae S. Flores – March 18, 2023, 1:40 am from manilastandard.net Consumer groups have asked the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to closely monitor any power rate changes in the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) franchise area following the decision […]
March 16, 2023

DOE issues stern warning vs illegal coal traders

BY MYRNA M. VELASCO – Mar 15, 2023 4:32 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) said that coal traders engaged in illegal trading will face penalty and revocation of permits.   . Energy Undersecretary Alessandro O. Sales issued […]
March 15, 2023

Alternergy sets P20-B capex for RE projects

BY MYRNA M. VELASCO – March 14, 2023 3:40 PM from Manila Bulletin Alternergy Holdings Corporation, a pioneer in renewable energy (RE) development in the country, will shell out P20 billion worth of capital expenditures (capex) on projects under construction […]
March 15, 2023

DOE warns of high power prices during dry months

By Alena Mae S. Flores – March 13, 2023, 8:50 pm from manilastandard.net The Department of Energy warned of possible higher electricity rates during the dry months in case a tight supply would necessitate the operation of oil-based power plants. […]