October 10, 2017

Consumers could unduly face volatile WESM prices – SMC

By Myrna M. Velasco – October 8, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The legally-contested action of state-run Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) terminating the independent power producer administrator (IPPA) agreement for the supply contract of the 1,200-megawatt […]
October 4, 2017

EO 30 still ‘stuck’ at projects identification and IRR crafting

By Myrna M. Velasco – October 2, 2017, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin It is an edict that promises to streamline energy project approvals within 30 days, but almost three months now and counting, Executive Order 30 (EO30) is still stuck […]
October 4, 2017

Anticipation high on approval of Meralco PSAs this week

By Myrna M. Velasco – October 3, 2017, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin Anticipation is now high on probable approval of some power supply agreements (PSAs) of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) given the “decision timeline” that the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) […]
October 2, 2017

2 more years of ‘policy uncertainty’ for RE investors

By Myrna M. Velasco – October 2, 2017, 7:20 AM from Manila Bulletin Local and foreign investors have been batting for clarity and certainty on policy issues in the renewable energy (RE) sector, but the Department of Energy (DOE) had […]