June 16, 2018

DOE enforces last-minute changes in WESM-IMO board selection

By Myrna M. Velasco – June 15, 2018, 11:17 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) is seen abandoning earlier plans on the planned shift of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) to a truly independent market operator […]
June 16, 2018

ERC allows ‘multiple billing option’ for power retail customers

By Myrna M. Velasco – June 15, 2018, 11:11 PM from Manila Bulletin If contestable customers or those end-users exercising “power of choice” in the retail market would wish so, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is extending them regulatory permission […]
June 14, 2018

Vietnam taking PH model on WESM establishment

By Myrna M. Velasco – June 13, 2018, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Beijing, China – State-run Vietnam Electricity (EVN) is sending teams to the Philippines to study and catch sight of a first-hand reference on how it can develop […]
June 13, 2018

DOE seeks views on 3 energy policies on exploration, usage

By Lenie Lectura – June 12, 2018 from Business Mirror THE Department of Energy (DOE) will solicit comments from the public on three proposed policies that will further strengthen its mandate to prepare plans and programs relative to energy exploration, […]