September 22, 2014

Epira an imperfect law imperfectly implemented

First published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Feb. 18, 2014 (Second of three parts) Also published in Philippine Power Insights blog To be fair, deregulating the power sector is a daunting task. The dynamics of the sector are complicated by […]
September 19, 2014

Grid Systems Operation must be returned to Transco, Urgently!

By David Celestra Tan, Matuwid na Singil sa Kuryente Consumer Alliance Inc. 16 September 2014 Every transmission project undertaken by the concessionaire National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is added to its rate base to determine its transmission charges […]
September 8, 2014

Is Meralco Overcharging or Overpricing the Consumers?

David Celestra Tan 08 September 2014 Meralco maintains a high-powered public relations team to varnish their image so they are kind of sensitive on the accusations that they are overcharging their customers. Would it be more palatable to them if […]
September 1, 2014

Of WESM Price Caps and Market Settling Prices

David Celestra Tan, Matuwid na Singil sa Kuryente Consumer Alliance Inc. The DOE and ERC are incessantly being pressured by pro-IPP lobby groups MAP and ECCP to lift the secondary price cap in the WESM market. They claim “this deters […]