October 30, 2020

Gov’t urged to address grid integration, food competition vs RE installations

By Myrna M. Velasco – October 29, 2020, 3:33 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) has openly declared its ‘preferential treatment’ for renewable energy (RE) projects, but the government’s attention is also being called on managing concerns […]
October 28, 2020

Meralco sets P50-B capex for generation, distribution investments

By Myrna M. Velasco – October 28, 2020, 6:00 AM from Manila Bulletin Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will inject P50 billion worth of capital expenditures (capex) for the expansion of its distribution network as well as power […]
October 28, 2020

PSALM issues final demand payment for P671 M to 2 errant firms — DOF

By Chino S. Leyco – October 28, 2020, 6:00 AM from Manila Bulletin The Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) has sent out final letters of demand for payment to two companies with long overdue obligations with the government, […]
October 24, 2020

Coal still accounts for 54.6% of PH power mix

By Myrna M. Velasco – October 23, 2020, 5:30 AM from Manila Bulletin Clean energy sources will be ‘green with envy’ as coal fuel sustained its dominance in the country’s power generation mix last year with a share of 54.6 […]