January 31, 2017

New EO meant to streamline approval for energy projects

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 30, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Duterte administration’s economic team has started fleshing out the parameters of a proposed Executive Order (EO) that would streamline approval processes for energy projects. Energy Secretary Alfonso […]
January 26, 2017

DOE targets 10 ailing electric coops under ‘receivership’ status

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 25, 2017, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin At least 10 electric cooperatives (ECs) labeled to be of “ailing status” are being targeted by the Department of Energy (DOE) to be placed under “receivership status” so […]
January 25, 2017

Cusi wants NGCP to do pilot project on ‘underground’ power lines

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 23, 2017, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin In the intent of weather-proofing the country’s energy facilities, Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi is prodding the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to come up with […]
January 25, 2017

DOE sets ‘collaborative approach’ on industry-wide disaster response

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 24, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) is building a platform for coordinated and aligned industry-wide response to disasters and emergency situations as well as calamity risk reduction strategies, particularly […]