July 2, 2021

ERC probe to zero in on ‘profit-takers’ during WESM price spikes

By Myrna M. Velasco – July 1, 2021, 4:02 PM from Manila Bulletin The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has stipulated that it will zero in investigations on generation companies (GenCos) that may have raked in “financial gains” from the series […]
June 21, 2021

Power generation firms have capacity for AS deals–PIPPA

BY LENIE LECTURA – JUNE 21, 2021 from Business Mirror SEVEN power generation companies (gencos) have offered a total of 1,349 megawatts (MW) of their capacity to be utilized as reserves for the power-hungry Luzon grid, the Philippine Independent Power […]
June 15, 2021

Gencos submit explanation for power outages to ERC

BY LENIE LECTURA – JUNE 15, 2021 from Business Mirror All 17 power generation companies (gencos) earlier found to have plant outage allowance breaches have turned in their explanations to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). ERC Commissioner Floresinda Digal said […]
June 15, 2021

GenCos to face new round of Senate probe

By Myrna M. Velasco – June 14, 2021, 2:46 PM from Manila Bulletin The generation companies (GenCos) which primarily caused the brownout-incidents in Luzon grid this year will face another round of investigation at the Senate this week. According to Senate Committee […]