March 18, 2023

Watch Meralco rates, ERC told, as San Miguel quits ’21 supply contract

By Alena Mae S. Flores – March 18, 2023, 1:40 am from manilastandard.net Consumer groups have asked the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to closely monitor any power rate changes in the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) franchise area following the decision […]
March 17, 2023

ERC to review universal charge applications

By Alena Mae S. Flores – March 16, 2023, 7:05 pm from manilastandard.net The Energy Regulatory Commission  said Thursday it will review and approve some of the pending applications by National Power Corp. for universal charge for missionary electrification amounting […]
March 15, 2023

Average electricity spot market prices ease as gas plants reopen

By Alena Mae S. Flores – March 14, 2023, 7:30 pm from manilastandard.net The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines said Tuesday average electricity prices at the spot market for Luzon and Visayas went down by P1.69 per kilowatt-hour […]
March 15, 2023

DOE warns of high power prices during dry months

By Alena Mae S. Flores – March 13, 2023, 8:50 pm from manilastandard.net The Department of Energy warned of possible higher electricity rates during the dry months in case a tight supply would necessitate the operation of oil-based power plants. […]