September 16, 2016

DOE re-examines cost impact of Mindanao transmission link-up

by Myrna Velasco – September 15, 2016 from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) has drafted in its nine-point policy agenda for the continuation of the proposed interconnection of Mindanao to Luzon and Visayas grids, but it wants to re-examine first […]
September 15, 2016

E.R.C. may continue probe till next year of 12 gencos that raised power rates in Dec. 2013

by Lenie Lectura – September 13, 2016 from Business Mirror THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) may not finish this year the probe involving 12 generation companies (gencos) found to have engaged in anticompetitive behavior that led to record-high increases in […]
September 13, 2016

Former energy secretary backs use of nuclear power

by Lenie Lectura – September 10, 2016 from Business Mirror FORMER Energy Secretary Francisco Viray on Saturday said nuclear power is a “good part of energy mix” because it is a stable, reliable and predictable source of energy. “On a […]
September 13, 2016

ERC to pursue probe vs ‘erring’ gencos despite August power-rate slash

by Lenie Lectura – September 12, 2016 from Business Mirror TTHE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will pursue its ongoing probe on generation companies (gencos), notwithstanding the power-rate slash during the period within which their power plants went offline last month. […]