May 27, 2020

Meralco to install 3.3 million smart meters

By Myrna M. Velasco – May 26, 2020, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin To prevent non-real time billings for consumers in the future, power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said it will be deploying 3.3 million smart meters in […]
May 26, 2020

ERC warns DUs on non-compliance on ‘payment installment’

By Myrna M. Velasco – May 25, 2020, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has sternly warned the distribution utilities that if they will violate regulatory mandates – primarily on the enforcement of payment installments for […]
May 25, 2020

Power firms seek gov’t financial aid

By Myrna M. Velasco – May 24, 2020, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The country’s power generation companies (GenCos) and distribution utilities (DUs) are seeking financial assistance from the government so they can prevent collapse of operations or bankruptcies as […]
May 25, 2020

Competitive power rates for manufacturers eyed

By Myrna M. Velasco – May 24, 2020, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) will carry out collaborative discussion and planning with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to sort out forward plans on how […]