November 28, 2024

Electric co-ops still slow in restoring power to the provinces

By Ray S. Eñano – November 27, 2024, 7:15 pm from manilastandard.net Lack of capital impedes the capacity of ECs to respond to disasters. Fallen electric poles and interrupted power services are the telltale damage of a violent typhoon. Time […]
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, […]
July 20, 2024

Research points to declining power rates in PH until 2030

By Alena Mae S. Flores – July 19, 2024, 9:40 pm from manilastandard.net A study by Aurora Energy Research forecasts lower electricity spot market prices starting this year until 2030 with the entry of more power plants and the shift […]