For decades, businesses had no choice but to buy power from their local distribution utilities, often facing high and unpredictable costs. Today, thanks to the Retail Competition and Open Access Act (RCOA),...
Energy Sec. Alfonso Cusi has welcomed what it describes as Prime Infra Holdings’ possible entry into the Malampaya gas-to-power project after the Enrique Razon-led firm said on Thursday that it was set...
The rise of coal excise tax brought about by the new tax reform law has opened opportunities for companies to invest in renewable energy projects, an analyst said. In a report posted...
Previous reports said that the Philippines will need around 26,000 megawatts (MW) of power to support the numerous infrastructure projects under the Build Build Build program. The country also needs an additional...
While the Duterte administration is resolved to go on a massive infrastructure program called Build Build Build, both government and the private sector face a huge challenge: where to get the energy...
Whatever assurances we may hear about the country’s energy reserves, these rings hollow when we consider the government’s massive infrastructure program. Add to that the annual increase in power demand. According to...
Government agencies, including the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Transmission Corporation (TransCo), are pushing for more investments in renewable energy (RE). This is in line with the DOE’s plan to...
A possible energy trade between the U.S. and the Philippines may help address the country’s growing energy needs. U.S. President Donald Trump first broached the idea during the ASEAN summit in November...
If there are a few words that kept coming out of the Duterte administration since they took office, it’s these: The Philippines is a growing economy. And they are very committed to...
For most of us, the word “FIT” carries a connotation of a healthy diet and an active lifestyle. But for those in the energy industry, the word “FIT” means “feed-in-tariff” But exactly...
