January 14, 2023

DOE issues rules on opt-in mechanism for participants in green energy auction

By Alena Mae S. Flores – January 13, 2023, 9:45 pm from manilastandard.net The Department of Energy said Friday it issued the draft guidelines for the opt-in mechanism of the Green Energy Auction Program, which aims to lessen the charges […]
January 12, 2023

‘Expensive’ replacement power hikes Meralco rates

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 10, 2023, 2:03 PM from Manila Bulletin The comparatively expensive replacement power capacities secured from a power plant of the Aboitiz group and hefty purchases from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) had partly […]
January 2, 2023

Power distributors required to detail pass-through charges

By Ashley Erika O. Jose – December 28, 2022 | 7:30 pm from Business World DISTRIBUTION utilities (DUs) are now required to submit a detailed breakdown of the components of their power bills following the revision of the rules on […]
December 29, 2022

ERC: Revising pass-through rules to protect consumers

BY LORENZ S. MARASIGAN – DECEMBER 29, 2022 from Business Mirror The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said it is revising the rules on pass-through charges for greater transparency starting 2023. ERC Chairperson Monalisa C. Dimalanta said the agency has adopted […]