The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Department Circular establishing a load-based categorization of power generation resources to guide the country’s energy companies and strengthen system reliability. Under DC2026-02-0005, the policy...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced an increase in the price of petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, and kerosene effective February 24, 2026. The sudden price hike is attributed to...
First Gen Corporation secured a Gold Anvil at the 61st Anvil Awards of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) for its MAMAFASWAS Weavers program in Jabonga, Agusan del Norte, an...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved a PHP 11.00 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) Green Energy Auction Reserve (GEAR) price for offshore wind projects under the fifth round of the Green Energy Auction...
By Colin Steley, Founder and Chief Sustainability Officer – Stratcon Power Services Philippines Inc. The classic Energy Service Company (ESCO) model is simple: audit a facility, design an intervention, finance the capex,...
FAST Logistics Group said cutting truck dwell time is vital to making electric vehicles (EVs) commercially viable in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) logistics, arguing that full utilization – not merely sustainability –...
MPower has enrolled four additional Mr. Freeze Tube Ice Inc. (Mr. Freeze) facilities under the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP), furthering the ice manufacturer’s footprint in the competitive retail electricity market. The four...
Photo credit: ERC The Philippines’ energy regulator and the investment arm of Thailand’s state-owned power utility have opened discussions on potential cooperation, signaling possible cross-border collaboration in generation and market development. The...
Electric cooperatives (ECs) have backed the government’s move to extend the Lifeline Rate subsidy but warned of implementation bottlenecks, citing tight timelines, verification hurdles, and funding sufficiency concerns. In an interview with...
Bacolod City is advancing plans for a Waste-to-Energy (WTE) project, with the potential to generate up to 15 megawatts, as part of efforts to improve its solid waste management system, with support...
