May 12, 2019

ERC widens scope of ILP activation during power ‘red alerts’

By Myrna M. Velasco – May 11, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has broadened the scope on when the interruptible load program (ILP) can be activated by a servicing distribution utility (DU), so power […]
May 11, 2019

Mindanao peak power demand hits record on May 8

By Charmaine A. Tadalan – May 9, 2019 | 10:06 pm from Business World EVENING TAO  PEAK POWER demand in Mindanao hit a record 2,013 megawatts on May 8, exceeding the 1,853 MW recorded on Dec. 13, the Mindanao Power […]
May 11, 2019

First Gen’s profit climbed by 28% to $77m in 3 months

By Alena Mae S. Flores – May 10, 2019 at 08:30 pm from manilastandard.net First Gen Corp., a Lopez Group company, reported a net income of $77 million (P4 billion) in the first quarter, up 28 percent from $60 million […]
May 11, 2019

Meralco to follow supply bidding rules

By Alena Mae S. Flores – May 09, 2019 at 07:15 pm from manilastandard.net Power retailer Manila Electric Co. expressed willingness to comply with the Supreme Court ruling ordering energy companies to undergo a competitive selection process for power supply […]