January 7, 2021

Meralco anticipates hike in power rates

By Myrna M. Velasco – January 6, 2021, 1:21 PM from Manila Bulletin Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is anticipating probable increase in power rates to be passed on to its customers in the January bills. The power […]
January 7, 2021

Energy dep’t, ERC seek more time to comment on Senate gas bill

By Angelica Y. Yang – January 5, 2021 | 7:49 pm from Business World   REUTERS THE Department of Energy (DoE) and Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said that they will submit their detailed comments on the proposed midstream natural gas […]
January 7, 2021

Coal share of power mix seen at 59% by 2029 despite moratorium

By Angelica Y. Yang – January 4, 2021 | 7:30 pm from Business World COAL-FIRED POWER is expected to account for 59% of the country’s generation mix by 2029 after production at the Philippines’ sole gas field winds down, according to Fitch […]
January 6, 2021

Meralco says power rates may rise in January despite reduced demand

By Alena Mae S. Flores – January 05, 2021 at 08:05 pm from manilastandard.net Power rates in the franchise area of Manila Electric Co. may increase in January despite the lower demand, a company executive said Tuesday. Meralco spokesman Joe […]