November 8, 2016

DOE seeks industry inputs on energy plan updating

By Myrna M. Velasco – November 7, 2016, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Via public consultations, the Department is Energy (DOE) is soliciting inputs from various segments of industry stakeholders on its updating of the Philippine Energy Plan. The consultation process […]
November 7, 2016

DOE still considering nuclear in its long-term energy plan

By Myrna M. Velasco – November 4, 2016, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin For a comprehensive Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) that shall stretch until year 2040, the Department of Energy (DOE) indicated that nuclear power would still be integrated as a […]
November 5, 2016

Immediate implementation sought for power retail competition and open access

By Myrna M. Velasco – November 3, 2016, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin Taking a different stance from the industry regulator, Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi indicated that he wants retail competition and open access (RCOA) promptly implemented so consumers in […]
November 4, 2016

DOE moves to treat energy projects as bills of ‘national significance’

By Myrna M. Velasco – October 31, 2016, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) is urging Congress to legislate a policy that will treat energy projects of “national significance,” but the proposal at this point is still […]