March 31, 2021

SNAP steps back on implementation of $1.0-B Alimit hydro project

By Myrna M. Velasco – March 31, 2021, 7:00 AM from Manila Bulletin The joint venture of Norwegian firm SN Power and Aboitiz Power Corporation would be stepping back on the implementation of the proposed $1.0 billion Alimit hydropower project […]
January 16, 2021

DOE moves to avert ‘summer brownouts’

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 15, 2021, 2:43 PM from Manila Bulletin With plant shutdowns bringing power grids to breaking points again, the Department of Energy (DOE) nudged power plant owners to re-align their maintenance activities to avoid brownouts […]
January 15, 2021

Interface of IT platform for energy projects’ permitting targeted this year

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 15, 2021, 7:00 AM from Manila Bulletin The interface of the information technology (IT) platform for the permitting of energy projects under the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop (EVOSS) is targeted for completion this year, […]
December 31, 2020

FIT-All rate increase for RE to greet consumers

By Myrna M. Velasco – December 31, 2020, 5:00 AM from Manila Bulletin Electricity consumers will be greeted with a “Happy New Year rate hike” as they will need to pay more as subsidy to renewable energy (RE) projects via […]