February 18, 2023

ERC bats for ‘rate flexibility’ in supply deals

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 17, 2023, 10:23 AM from Manila Bulletin The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said it will opt for “rate flexibility” in the power supply agreements (PSAs) that distribution utilities (DUs) will be underwriting with generation […]
February 18, 2023

NPC energizes 69KV transmission line in Palawan

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 17, 2023, 10:17 AM from Manila Bulletin The 69-kilovolt Roxas-Taytay transmission line in Palawan has been energized by state-run National Power Corporation (NPC) to reinforce electricity services for consumers in that local off grid. […]
February 17, 2023

ERC, DSWD urged to accelerate clean-up of power subsidy list

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 16, 2023, 3:21 PM from Manila Bulletin The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) are being urged to accelerate the clean-up of the list of electric consumers entitled […]
February 17, 2023

DOE mulls policy on power plant’s retirement

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 16, 2023, 2:32 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) is seriously weighing policy on the retirement of ageing power plants, primarily the coal-fired electric generating facilities, to ensure their capacity could […]