February 6, 2017

Probe on solar subsidies pushed

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 5, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy wants an extensive investigation on the alleged improprieties committed in the validation and award of feed-in-tariff (FIT) subsidies in some […]
February 6, 2017

Mandatory RCOA is on this month

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 5, 2017, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin The long-wished for “freedom of choice” will finally put electricity consumers at the head of the table when it comes to their preferred power supply contracting befitting their […]
February 4, 2017

San Miguel plans RE investments

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 3, 2017, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin To offload the punishing feed-in-tariff (FIT) subsidies being shoved into consumers’ electric bills, the energy arm of diversifying conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC) indicated interest to join the […]
February 2, 2017

COA clears ERC chair over allegations on AVP contract

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 1, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin A report of the Commission on Audit (COA) has vindicated Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairman Jose Vicente B. Salazar, as he was cleared of any alleged irregularities in […]