December 16, 2020

DOE readies green energy auction in June

By Alena Mae S. Flores – December 15, 2020 at 08:20 pm from manilastandard.net The Department of Energy will hold the Green Energy Auction program in June 2021, a move that will further increase renewable energy use in the country, […]
December 12, 2020

Cusi halts permit policy on critical energy projects

By Alena Mae S. Flores – December 11, 2020 at 08:00 pm from manilastandard.net Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi suspended the issuance of certificate on energy projects of national significance to evaluate its effectiveness. The Department of Energy said in an […]
December 12, 2020

Consumer group asks Court of Appeals to stop power supply deal in Bantayan Island

By Manila Standard Business – December 09, 2020 at 08:30 pm The United Filipino Consumers and Commuters Inc. said Wednesday it asked the Court of Appeals to stop the implementation of a power supply contract in Bantayan Island, claiming that […]
December 11, 2020

RCBC ends funding for coal projects

By Alena Mae S. Flores – December 10, 2020 at 08:20 pm from manilastandard.net Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., the banking unit of the Yuchengco Group of Companies, will no longer fund coal power plants as part of the lender’s efforts […]