February 20, 2021

ERC approves P13.9-B Meralco refund

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 19, 2021, 5:22 PM from Manila Bulletin The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved P13.885 billion worth of refund to Manila Electric Company (Meralco) that will translate to rate reduction of P0.1528 per kilowatt […]
February 20, 2021

DUs directed to ensure enough power supply for vaccine rollout

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 19, 2021, 6:24 AM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) has directed all distribution utilities (DUs) to contract sufficient power capacity to ensure successful rollout of Covid-19 vaccines in various parts of […]
February 19, 2021

ERC regains jurisdiction over collusion cases

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 18, 2021, 5:29 PM from Manila Bulletin The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) was able to reclaim jurisdiction over hearings and investigation of cases of anti-competitive behavior or collusion raps against the power generation companies. […]
February 15, 2021

Razon-led Iloilo power firm seeks P2-B capex

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 15, 2021, 7:00 AM from Manila Bulletin Razon-led MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) has applied for P1.982 billion worth of capital expenditures (capex) with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for the reinforcement […]