July 3, 2017

Meralco blames weak Peso, power outages for hike in July billing

By Lenie Lectura – July 2, 2017 from Business Mirror GENERATION charge, a big chunk of an electric  bill, is expected to go up this month. According to the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), there are two factors that are expected to push generation […]
June 9, 2017

NGCP records highest electricity peak demand in summer of 2017

By Lenie Lectura – June 8, 2017 from Business Mirror The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said on Thursday its comprehensive grid enhancement program has helped prevent the occurrence of power failures during the last summer period, just as when the […]
March 11, 2017

Energy players to review existing deals caused by plant shutdowns

By Lenie Lectura – March 9, 2017 from Business Mirror POWER-INDUSTRY stakeholders will review existing contracts entered into among gas suppliers, power producers and distribution utilities to find out ways on how not to pass on to consumers the incremental cost brought about […]
March 10, 2017

Meralco: Power rate up by P0.66/kWh this month

By Lenie Lectura – March 9, 2017 from Business Mirror A residential household consuming 200 kilowatts per hour (kWh) a month will shell out P132 more to pay for its power bills this month. This, after the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said on […]