Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) reports an increase of Php 0.4274 per kilowatt hour (kWh) in its November electricity bill, which hikes up the overall rate for a typical household to Php 11.8569...
As electricity demand is expected to increase annually, Cebu Governor Gwendolyn F. Garcia says it is crucial for Cebu and the broader Visayas region to establish a well-rounded energy portfolio that blends...
The Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance (PE2) says that to achieve the energy efficiency goals in Southeast Asia, around USD 892 billion in investments will be needed by 2040. During the Asia Clean...
Infrawatch PH opines that the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) should expedite its ruling on Manila Electric Company’s (MERALCO) rate reset, warning that further delays could impact both consumer and investor confidence. In...
Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla says that the government is nearing the issuance of its first service contracts for native hydrogen exploration, which is still awaiting President Marcos Jr.’s approval. In a report...
The Independent Electricity Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP), and the Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC) are preparing for the full commercial operations of the renewable energy (RE) market by December of this...
The Antique province government is developing a renewable energy (RE) plan to transition to sustainable and inexpensive electricity derived from natural resources. “After the Energy Forum, the Antique Provincial Planning and Development...
The Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Negros Power) has been activated after securing a provisional Certificate for Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). “With the grant of...
Alternergy Holdings Corporation says that it has extended a convertible loan of up to Php 4.45 billion to its wholly-owned subsidiary, Alternergy Wind Holdings Corporation. This may be converted into 5,000 additional...
The House of Representatives has approved on the final reading the bill that would extend the Manila Electric Company’s (MERALCO) franchise to 25 years. Business World reported that with a vote of...
