March 13, 2020

DOE eyeing fluctuations in electricity demand

By Myrna M. Velasco – March 12, 2020 from Manila Bulletin As most people are confined at their homes following the spread of coronavirus in Metro Manila, there is a manifesting shift in power consumption especially with the use of […]
January 10, 2020

Early contingency measures pushed to prevent brownouts

By MYRNA M. VELASCO – January 9, 2020, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Energy officials are pursuing advance planning and already laying down contingency measures to prevent the recurrence of brownouts this 2020, especially during the high demand-months of summer. […]
September 2, 2019

DOE defends Meralco on 3rd party bid committee’s selection for CSP

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 31, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) has defended the selection of the five-man third party bids and awards committee (TPBAC) that will manage the competitive selection process (CSP) […]
August 29, 2019

Gov’t borrowing eyed to wipe out PSALM universal charges

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 28, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The government is exploring borrowings to replenish the Malampaya fund that will then be used to wipe out the universal charges which are separate items collected by […]