June 10, 2023

ERC imposes cap on rates in emergency power deals

By Lenie Lectura – June 9, 2023 from Business Mirror The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has capped the power rates in emergency power supply agreements (EPSAs) entered into by distribution utilities (DUs) and power generation companies. EPSAs are forged on […]
June 7, 2023

DOE wants ‘just’ transition to renewables

By Alena Mae S. Flores – June 6, 2023, 8:55 pm from manilastandard.net Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla said Tuesday a green transition for the Philippines should neither add to public burden nor compromise economic growth. “Green transition for a developing […]
June 1, 2023

ERC asks 25 electric co-ops on pass-through fuel costs

By Alena Mae S. Flores – May 31, 2023, 9:35 pm from manilastandard.net The Energy Regulatory Commission said Wednesday it issued 33 show cause orders directing 25 electric cooperatives and three private distribution utilities to explain why they should not […]
May 30, 2023

NGCP frees up ‘stranded capacity’ with newly-energized transmission project

BY MYRNA M. VELASCO – May 29, 2023 05:23 PM from Manila Bulletin AT A GLANCE The newly-energized 500 kilovolt (kV) Hermosa-San Jose transmission line will ease tight supply woes in the Luzon grid. System operator National Grid Corporation of […]