April 25, 2017

PHL banking on RE to hike power supply

By Lenie Lectura – April 23, 2017 from Business Mirror The Department of Energy (DOE) said it wants the share of renewable energy (RE) to increase by at least 20,000 megawatts (MW) by 2040. “It is vital in our vision toward attaining 20,000 […]
April 21, 2017

Palace asked to step into ERC mess

By Myrna M. Velasco – April 20, 2017, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin Laoag City – With the  ‘internal conflict” at the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) hitting severe proportions, Malacañang is already being asked to “step in” to finally resolve the […]
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 […]
March 21, 2017

Policing the power sector

By  BusinessMirror Editorial – March 20, 2017 from Business Mirror The Philippines has one of the most expensive electricity rates in the world. The government owes taxpayers safe, reliable and affordable electricity, but its attempt to lower prices by restructuring the power […]