July 28, 2021

The Philippine Power Sector and Consumers 20 years After the Epira Law of 2001 (Part 2 of 2)

David Celestra Tan, MSK 22 July 2021 Part 2 An imperfect Law, Imperfectly implemented We wrote a series in the Inquirer 6 years ago in 2014 that branded the Epira Law as “an imperfectly law, imperfectly implemented”. Many agreed on […]
July 24, 2021

NGCP to build ₧22.2-billion power network

BY LENIE LECTURA – JULY 23, 2021 from Business Mirror THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) proposed to construct two interconnection projects worth P22.2 billion to ensure reliable transmission service to its customers. In separate filings with the […]
July 23, 2021

ERC urged to impose penalties on rate hike-causing GenCos

By Myrna M. Velasco – July 22, 2021, 1:57 PM from Manila Bulletin The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is prodded to impose penalties against the generation companies (GenCos) that have caused unwarranted rate hikes during the power supply-strained summer months. […]
July 21, 2021

EDC seeks to link 3.6-MW geothermal plant to Mindanao power grid

By Alena Mae S. Flores – July 20, 2021 at 08:10 pm from manilastandard.net Energy Development Corp. is seeking the approval of the Energy Regulatory Commission to develop, own and operate dedicated point-to-point limited facilities to connect the Mindanao 3 […]