November 5, 2018

Power firms nix’ walk-away’ clause in supply contracts

By Myrna M. Velasco – November 4, 2018, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Power companies are objecting the proposed rules precluding “walk-away provisions” in power supply agreements (PSAs) as this will be in violation of their rights to “freely contract.” […]
July 9, 2018

ERC preparing for transition after suspension of four commissioners

By Alena Mae S. Flores – July 08, 2018 at 06:55 pm from manilastandard.net The Energy Regulatory Commission is preparing for transition this week after the Office of the President affirmed the suspension of its four commissioners. ERC chairman Agnes […]
February 5, 2018

DOE keeps track of power plant shutdowns for summer

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 4, 2018, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin To avoid straining power supply during the critical summer months, the Department of Energy (DOE) is also monitoring the shutdowns of power plants relative to their regular […]
January 17, 2018

ERC leadership vacuum heightens blackout probability in summer

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 16, 2018, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin With 5,493.38 megawatts being forced out of the electricity system because of lacking licenses to operate and supply contracts, the country will be in for unwanted brownouts […]