February 22, 2021

DOE expects lower Meralco rates

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 22, 2021, 6:30 AM from Manila Bulletin The lower-than-reserve price offers in the competitive selection process (CSP) of the 1,800 megawatts power supply agreements (PSAs) for power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will […]
February 8, 2021

ERC approves pass-on taxes to consumers

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 8, 2021, 6:30 AM from Manila Bulletin The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the integration of pass-through taxes in the electric bills that will be dispatched by distribution utilities (DUs) to their customers. […]
February 8, 2021

DOE formalizes ‘no power disconnection’ policy

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 8, 2021, 6:00 AM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) has officially directed power distribution utilities and electric cooperatives (ECs) on ‘extended no-disconnection policy’ for lifeline residential customers or those that have […]
October 2, 2020

ERC to direct Meralco, power firms to extend bill payments

By Myrna M. Velasco – October 1, 2020, 1:08 PM from Manila Bulletin The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is scheduled to issue an advisory or order that will direct power utilities, like the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), to extend for […]