March 9, 2024

Meralco, SPPC seek ERC approval for 1,200-MW power supply deal

By Alena Mae S. Flores – March 8, 2024, 8:35 pm from manilastandard.net Power retailer Manila Electric Co. and South Premiere Power Corp. are seeking approval of their agreement for the supply of 1,200 megawatts of capacity that would redound to […]
March 9, 2024

Gatchalian asks ECs to lower power costs, pushes RE use

By Macon Ramos-Araneta – March 8, 2024, 7:50 pm from manilastandard.net Senator Sherwin Gatchalian Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged electric cooperatives (ECs) to find ways to lower power costs for the benefit of consumers as he pushed for the development of […]
March 8, 2024

ADB studying PH ports’ capability to support offshore wind projects

By Alena Mae S. Flores – March 7, 2024, 8:35 pm from manilastandard.net Asian Development Bank The Department of Energy (DOE) is working with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to assess the capability of nine ports as supporting infrastructure for […]
March 7, 2024

Business groups support nuclear energy option to cut power rates

By Othel V. Campos – March 6, 2024, 8:05 pm from manilastandard.net ARTA Secretary Ernesto Perez Business groups and energy stakeholders expressed support for exploring nuclear technology as an alternative energy source to address the country’s high power rates. Business […]