February 5, 2020

ERC to tap prosecutors to litigate ‘collusion’ case vs power players

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 4, 2020, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will be tapping external prosecutors who will litigate the seven-year old collusion case hurled against power industry players when there had been […]
February 3, 2020

DOE raises ‘red alert’ for summer

By Myrna M. Velasco – Updated February 3, 2020, 11:06 AM from Manila Bulletin Right after Holy Week observance this year or around third week April, the Department of Energy (DOE) has raised probable ‘red alert’ or extremely tight supply […]
February 3, 2020

Meralco rates to go down this February

By Myrna M. Velasco – Updated February 3, 2020, 10:47 AM from Manila Bulletin Electricity rates for Manila Electric Company (Meralco) customers will be down this February billing, with initial estimates of ₱0.40 to ₱0.50 per kilowatt-hour. MERALCO logo The […]
February 1, 2020

DOE unable to attract new power projects

By MYRNA M. VELASCO – January 31, 2020, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin With just more than two years left for the Duterte administration, it is apparent that the Department of Energy (DOE) is having “epic fail” when it comes […]