September 2, 2020

P3.5-B yearly subsidy eyed for lifeline power consumers

By Myrna M. Velasco – September 2, 2020, 6:00 AM from Manila Bulletin Consumers served by electric cooperatives (ECs) that are classified as ‘lifeliners’ had been proposed to receive discounts worth P1,000.00 annually on their electric bills–  or for all […]
August 19, 2020

NEA behind pace on 2020 electrification target

By Adam J. Ang – August 18, 2020 | 6:37 pm from Business World PEXELS-DANIEL RECHE THE National Electrification Administration (NEA) said it may not hit its target to bring power to about 460,000 targeted households this year after the […]
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 […]
July 13, 2020

NEA extends loan payment of power co-ops

By Jordeene B. Lagare – July 10, 2020 from The Manila Times ELECTRIC cooperatives (ECs) are given until this month to pay off their loans with the National Electrification Administration (NEA) as the country continues to reel from the impact […]