August 9, 2017

Meralco rates to increase P0.1338/kWh this August

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 8, 2017, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin Array of factors that included regulator-approved recovery of stranded liabilities had pulled up the rates billed by Manila Electric Company (Meralco) in August billing cycle by P0.1338 per […]
July 31, 2017

PSALM universal charge hikes could drive up August electric bills

By Myrna M. Velasco – July 29, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The regulator-approved hike in the universal charges of Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) will likely drive up electric bills of Filipino consumers in August billing […]
July 31, 2017

NEA seeks tax exemptions for electric coops

By Myrna M. Velasco – July 30, 2017, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin Through a legislative measure, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) is advancing tax exemption bid for the country’s 121 electric cooperatives (ECs) that are extending services to consumers in […]
July 31, 2017

Investors seek ‘technology specific’ bid round for RE

By Myrna M. Velasco –  July 30, 2017, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin Renewable energy (RE) investors are advancing proposals to government that the bid round to be undertaken within the ambit of Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) be done on technology-specific […]