August 1, 2017

DoE pushes Malampaya funding

by Alena Mae S. Flores – July 31, 2017 at 07:41 pm from manilastandard.net The Energy Department is still hoping to tap the Malampaya Fund to pay the obligations of state-run Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. and avoid future electricity rate increases. […]
July 31, 2017

Meralco solicits bids for 85-MW solar deal

by Alena Mae S. Flores – July 30, 2017 at 08:10 pm from manilastandard.net Manila Electric Co., the country’s largest power retailer, issued an invitation to other renewable energy developers to challenge the price offered by Citicore Power Inc. for the supply of up […]
July 31, 2017

PSALM universal charge hikes could drive up August electric bills

By Myrna M. Velasco – July 29, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The regulator-approved hike in the universal charges of Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) will likely drive up electric bills of Filipino consumers in August billing […]
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 […]