September 2, 2019

Group asks DOE to ban new coal plants

By Alena Mae S. Flores – September 01, 2019 at 06:50 pm from manilastandard.net Consumer group Murang Kuryente slammed the Department of Energy’s “technology-neutral” policy that ruled out a moratorium on the construction of new coal-fired power plants. Energy Secretary […]
August 31, 2019

DOE commitment to total electrification questioned

By Ronnel W. Domingo – 05:12 AM August 30, 2019 from Philippine Daily Inquirer The Department of Energy (DOE) was called out during a Senate energy committee hearing for its apparent lack of preparedness to meet the government’s target of […]
August 29, 2019

Gov’t borrowing eyed to wipe out PSALM universal charges

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 28, 2019, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The government is exploring borrowings to replenish the Malampaya fund that will then be used to wipe out the universal charges which are separate items collected by […]
August 29, 2019

Cusi seeking House support on ‘20 budget

By Alena Mae S. Flores – August 27, 2019 at 07:05 pm from manilastandard.net The Energy Department on Tuesday sought the support of the House of Representatives on its proposed 2020 budget of P2.3 billion. “Our budgetary request will support […]