January 26, 2022

DOE admits ‘brownout possibilities’ in May

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 25, 2022, 4:05 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) has admitted the inevitable possibility of “red alert” condition in the Luzon grid that could trigger rotational brownouts for consumers in the […]
January 22, 2022

DOE directs NGCP to contract ample power reserves

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 21, 2022, 2:27 PM from Manila Bulletin In line with its warning of thin power supply during the summer months, system operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is being required by the […]
January 11, 2022

Meralco rates down in Jan. billing

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 10, 2022, 1:14 PM from Manila Bulletin Customers of power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will experience financial relief in their electric bills this January, as the company’s overall tariff will go down […]
December 28, 2021

ERC issues COC to GNPower coal plant

BY LENIE LECTURA – DECEMBER 27, 2021 from Business Mirror Some 700megawatts (MW) of additional capacity will be added to the Luzon grid after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) released Monday a Certificate of Compliance (COC) to GNPower Dinginin Ltd. […]