July 31, 2017

NEA seeks tax exemptions for electric coops

By Myrna M. Velasco – July 30, 2017, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin Through a legislative measure, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) is advancing tax exemption bid for the country’s 121 electric cooperatives (ECs) that are extending services to consumers in […]
April 18, 2017

Electric co-ops registered lower system losses in 2016

By  Lenie Lectura – April 17, 2017 from Business Mirror ELECTRIC cooperatives (ECs), mostly found in the provinces, recorded significant reductions in systems losses, allowing them to become operationally efficient and be of better service to consumers. The National Electrification Administration (NEA) […]
April 3, 2017

DOE proposes to use ERD funds to avoid passed-on charges to consumers

By Philippine News Agency – April 1, 2017, 5:43 PM from Manila Bulletin Instead of passing on a 19-centavo universal charge on consumers, the Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed to use the Malampaya or Energy Resource Development (ERD) funds to […]
February 27, 2017

DOE, SMPC pact to cut power rates in Mindoro

By Lenie Lectura – February 26, 2017 from Business Mirror<br The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Consunji-led Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) are set to sign a memorandum of agreement (MOA) aimed at bringing down the cost of generating electricity in […]