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 […]
February 15, 2017

GBPC wants government to issue investment guide for power-plant operators, owners

By Lenie Lectura – February 14, 2017 from Business Mirror GLOBAL Business Power Corp. (GBPC) urged the government to issue a more defined policy that will guide power-plant operators and owners regarding their investment plans in the years to come. “We […]
February 7, 2017

Power sector mulling over possible privatization of Agus-Pulangi plants

By Lenie Lectura – February 6, 2017 from Business Mirror THE power sector is weighing options on how best to proceed with the privatization of the hydroelectric power plants that are part of the Agus and Pulangi power-plant complexes. The Agus complex has 728 […]