February 2, 2017

DOE, ERC eye WESM power price-cap adjustment amid Malampaya shutdown

By Lenie Lectura – February 1, 2017 from Business Mirror THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is currently evaluating if there is a need to adjust the price ceiling on power traded at the spot market. This, after the energy department raised the possibility […]
February 2, 2017

NGCP study shows feasibility of VisMin grid interconnection

By Lenie Lectura – February 1, 2017 from Business Mirror THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) on Wednesday released the results of a study that will interconnect the Visayas and Mindanao grids. “The NGCP is pleased to report we already finished the hydrographic […]
February 1, 2017

NPC seeks regulatory approval for recovery of UCME shortfall

By Lenie Lectura – January 31, 2017 from Business Mirror THE National Power Corp. (NPC) is seeking regulatory approval to recover P1.11 billion by collecting P0.0134 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for a year from electricity end-consumers. The amount represents a collection shortfall in the […]
January 31, 2017

Meralco, SPDC sign Ipsa deal during shutdown of Malampaya

By Lenie Lectura – January 30, 2017 from Business Mirror THE Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and Strategic Power Development Corp. (SPDC), a subsidiary of SMC Global Power Holdings Corp., have entered into an interim power-supply agreement (Ipsa) for the purchase and supply of electricity […]