May 3, 2017

DOE plans ‘efficient’ power plant shutdowns

By Myrna M. Velasco – May 1, 2017, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin Summer months next year will not be as jittery when it comes to strike of “tight supply dilemmas” with Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi advancing word that they […]
May 2, 2017

DOE backs Visayas-Mindanao grid connection project at govt’s expense

By  Lenie Lectura – May 1, 2017 from Business Mirror The Department of Energy (DOE) has backed a proposal of the National Transmission Corp. (Transco) for the government to undertake a multibillion-peso Visayas-Mindanao grid connection project. “I agree. It should be the […]
April 25, 2017

DOE takes ‘mandatory stance’ for RCOA in motion to SC

By Myrna M. Velasco – April 24, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) has taken a mandatory stance on the enforcement of retail competition and open access (RCOA) for the restructured electricity sector in the motion […]
February 21, 2017

P50-M budget for DOE’s one-stop shop project approval platform

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 20, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin An initial allocation of P50 million has been set for the proposed “Virtual One-Stop Shop” (VOSS) platform for power project approvals that shall be placed under the supervision […]