January 15, 2022

ERC tightens standards for variable RE facilities

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 14, 2022, 3:22 PM from Manila Bulletin The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued rules that will tighten performance and reliability standards for variable renewable energy (VRE) facilities, primarily for wind and solar farm […]
January 14, 2022

Visayan Electric probing linemen ‘extortion’ raps

By Myrna M. Velasco January 13, 2022, 2:15 PM from Manila Bulletin Power utility firm Visayan Electric Company is investigating complaints that some of its linemen or contractors are allegedly resorting to extortion in exchange for prioritization of re-energization of […]
January 13, 2022

DOE to meet with NGCP on summer power scenario

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 12, 2022, 2:32 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) is scheduling a meeting with system operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) for updating of power supply-demand forecasts in view […]
January 11, 2022

Meralco rates down in Jan. billing

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 10, 2022, 1:14 PM from Manila Bulletin Customers of power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will experience financial relief in their electric bills this January, as the company’s overall tariff will go down […]