March 7, 2017

ERC upholds jurisdiction over energy ‘competition’ cases

by Myrna M. Velasco – March 6, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has upheld jurisdiction over anti-competitive cases that involve players in the restructured electricity sector. This was asserted by the ERC in a ruling […]
March 6, 2017

PEMC asked to provide calculations on CSP fees

By Myrna M. Velasco – March 5, 2017, 12:05 AM from Manila Bulletin Power spot market operator Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC) has been required to submit its calculations on the level of fees that it shall levy corresponding to its […]
March 4, 2017

Cusi opts for rebid if Malaya plant divestment fails

By Myrna M. Velasco – March 3, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Asset-seller Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) is anticipating a “failed bid outcome” on the scheduled privatization of the 650-megawatt Malaya thermal power facility, but this […]
March 1, 2017

Reverse auction set as alternative in evaluating RE investments

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 27, 2017, 10:04 PM from Manila Bulletin With feed-in-tariff (FIT) already at its dead end for wind and solar technologies, the proposal for the next round of investments on this technology would be to do […]