July 23, 2024

Nearly 300,000 households get subsidized power

By Alena Mae S. Flores – July 22, 2024, 7:50 pm from manilastandard.net The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said Monday nearly 300,000 qualified marginalized end-users (QMEs) are now enjoying the lifeline rate subsidy program following the government’s intensified information campaigns […]
July 23, 2024

NKS eyes power line to Laguna floating solar site

By Alena Mae S. Flores – July 22, 2024, 7:45 pm from manilastandard.net floating solar panel NKS Solar One Inc. asked the Energy Regulatory Commission to approve its application to develop a dedicated point-to-point transmission facility connecting its 250 megawattpeak […]
July 22, 2024

Meralco’s power sales climbed 8.7% to 26,952 gWh in first half

By Alena Mae S. Flores – July 21, 2024, 7:55 pm from manilastandard.net Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) reported a sales volume growth of 8.7 percent in the first half of 2024 to 26,952 gigawatt-hours from a year ago on strong […]
July 22, 2024

Gov’t asked to reconsider taxes on fuel used for power generation

By Alena Mae S. Flores – July 21, 2024, 7:35 pm from manilastandard.net Consumer group CitizenWatch Philippines said over the weekend the government should reconsider tax policies on fuel for power generation that add to consumers’ financial strain as inflation […]