July 16, 2019

DoE touts new funding for indigenous communities hosting power projects

By Victor V. Saulon – July 15, 2019 | 10:40 pm from Business World PHILSTAR THE Department of Energy (DoE) said the guidelines for indigenous communities to derive financial benefits from hosting of power generation plants and projects will soon […]
July 16, 2019

Circular for smart grid in the making

By Jordeene B. Lagare – July 15, 2019 from The Manila Times A circular on the policy governing the adoption of smart grid technologies for the Philippine electric industry and roadmap for distribution utilities is being crafted by the Department […]
July 16, 2019

Meralco solicits bids in 2nd competitive selection round

By Lenie Lectura – July 16, 2019 from Business Mirror THE Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is again soliciting bids for its power requirements, another 1,200 megawatts (MW) of capacity, via a Competitive Selection Process (CSP). This is Meralco’s second published […]
July 15, 2019

ERC extends comments submission on modified rate setting

By Myrna M. Velasco – July 14, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is extending until this week the submission of comments by affected stakeholders on the proposed modification in the setting of electricity rates […]