The Department of Energy (DOE) said its Task Force for 200 Energy Projects is advancing almost 10,000 megawatts of additional generation capacity and more than 1,700 megawatts of energy storage systems.

The project pipeline forms part of the department’s implementation of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ‘s energy priorities following his fifth State of the Nation Address on July 27.

DOE said the projects are expected to strengthen grid flexibility and reliability while supporting the growing electricity needs of households and industries. The figures refer to capacity being advanced by the task force rather than projects that are already operating.

The President’s energy agenda placed greater emphasis on affordable electricity, stronger energy security, faster development of indigenous and clean energy resources, and greater participation by households in the country’s energy transition.

The DOE said it is prepared to translate these priorities into programs, investments, and legislative reforms intended to benefit consumers, businesses, and future generations.

“The President’s message is clear: every Filipino deserves electricity that is affordable, reliable, and secure. Our task now is to turn that vision into reality through decisive reforms, stronger investments, and sustained collaboration across government and the private sector,” Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin said.

The department said its energy-security strategy includes diversified fuel sourcing, strategic petroleum supply management, accelerated power generation, expanded energy storage capacity, and continued investment in critical energy infrastructure.

These measures are intended to strengthen the country’s resilience and maintain stable energy supply for households and businesses amid global uncertainty.

The DOE also cited the continued expansion of renewable energy, further development of indigenous energy resources, growth of the natural hydrogen program, the extension of Malampaya, and renewed consideration of nuclear energy.

The department said these initiatives form part of a more diversified and future-ready energy mix aimed at improving energy independence, supporting economic growth, and reducing reliance on imported fuels.

The Philippines will also continue pursuing regional cooperation through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Petroleum Security Framework and the future Association of Southeast Asian Nations Power Grid.

The DOE linked these efforts to greater regional energy resilience and connectivity.

In a separate statement, the department backed the President’s call to immediately amend the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), particularly the treatment of system loss charges passed on to consumers.

The DOE said consumers should not continue to shoulder avoidable system losses that can be reduced through better infrastructure, advanced metering systems, grid upgrades, digital technologies, stronger operational discipline, and improved measures against electricity theft.

It added that any amendments to EPIRA should balance consumer protection and affordability with the need to maintain a financially sound, reliable, and resilient electricity industry.

The department said reforms should continue encouraging investment in modern infrastructure, improving operational efficiency, strengthening regulatory oversight, and increasing accountability across the electricity value chain.

“The progress we have reached over the past years has laid a strong foundation, but our work is far from over,” Garin said.

She added that the DOE would continue pursuing reforms aimed at making electricity more affordable, strengthening energy security, accelerating clean energy development, and modernizing the country’s energy infrastructure.

Can the DOE translate the nearly 10,000 MW generation pipeline and more than 1,700 MW of storage into operating projects that improve reliability and reduce electricity costs?

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